Impact of human schistosomiasis in sub-Saharan Africa
abstract Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease of poverty ranks second among the
most widespread parasitic disease in various nations in sub-Saharan Africa. Neglected …
most widespread parasitic disease in various nations in sub-Saharan Africa. Neglected …
Gender-related differences in prevalence, intensity and associated risk factors of Schistosoma infections in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
DV Ayabina, J Clark, H Bayley… - PLoS neglected …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Schistosomiasis remains a global-health problem with over 90% of its burden
concentrated in Africa. Field studies reflect the complex ways in which socio-cultural and …
concentrated in Africa. Field studies reflect the complex ways in which socio-cultural and …
Prevalence of schistosomiasis and associated risk factors among school children in Um-Asher Area, Khartoum, Sudan
K Hajissa, AEMA Muhajir, HA Eshag, A Alfadel… - BMC research …, 2018 - Springer
Objective Schistosomiasis remains one of the most common parasitic diseases worldwide.
This is a cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of schistosomiasis and its …
This is a cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of schistosomiasis and its …
Knowledge, attitude, and practices towards schistosomiasis among rural population in Yemen
Background Schistosomiasis is highly prevalent in Yemen, with an estimated 3 million
cases, particularly among rural communities. This community-based study aims to evaluate …
cases, particularly among rural communities. This community-based study aims to evaluate …
Prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis and associated risk factors among Abobo Primary School children in Gambella Regional State, southwestern Ethiopia: a cross …
Abstract Background In Ethiopia, urinary schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma
haematobium has been known to be endemic in several lowland areas of the country where …
haematobium has been known to be endemic in several lowland areas of the country where …
Urogenital schistosomiasis prevalence and diagnostic performance of urine filtration and urinalysis reagent strip in schoolchildren, Ethiopia
Background Urogenital schistosomiasis has been known to be endemic in several lowland
areas of Ethiopia. It is caused by Schistosoma haematobium and causes considerable …
areas of Ethiopia. It is caused by Schistosoma haematobium and causes considerable …
Prevalence and risk factors of schistosomiasis among primary school children in four selected regions of The Gambia
E Joof, AM Sanyang, Y Camara, AP Sey… - PLoS Neglected …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background The Gambia initiated a control programme for schistosomiasis in 2015. In light
of this, recent and comprehensive data on schistosomiasis is required to effectively guide …
of this, recent and comprehensive data on schistosomiasis is required to effectively guide …
Urogenital schistosomiasis among schoolchildren and the associated risk factors in selected rural communities of Kwara State, Nigeria
BO Abdulkareem, KO Habeeb… - Journal of tropical …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Urogenital schistosomiasis is a chronic parasitic disease that causes severe morbidity
among schoolchildren in many poor‐resource communities in Nigeria. We investigated the …
among schoolchildren in many poor‐resource communities in Nigeria. We investigated the …
Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Coinfection of Urogenital Schistosomiasis and Soil‐Transmitted Helminthiasis among Primary School Children in Biase, Southern …
Schistosomiasis and soil‐transmitted helminthiasis (STH) are neglected tropical diseases
(NTDs) that cause chronic infections and ill health. The study was carried out to determine …
(NTDs) that cause chronic infections and ill health. The study was carried out to determine …
Prevalence and seasonal transmission of Schistosoma haematobium infection among school-aged children in Kaedi town, southern Mauritania
NGGC Gbalégba, KD Silué, O Ba, H Ba, NTY Tian-Bi… - Parasites & vectors, 2017 - Springer
Background Mauritania is at the fringe of transmission of human schistosomiasis, which
mainly occurs in the southern and southeastern parts of the country. This study aimed to …
mainly occurs in the southern and southeastern parts of the country. This study aimed to …