Impact of human schistosomiasis in sub-Saharan Africa

AF Adenowo, BE Oyinloye, BI Ogunyinka… - Brazilian Journal of …, 2015 - SciELO Brasil
abstract Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease of poverty ranks second among the
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 …

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 …

Knowledge, attitude, and practices towards schistosomiasis among rural population in Yemen

H Sady, HM Al-Mekhlafi, WM Atroosh, AK Al-Delaimy… - Parasites & vectors, 2015 - Springer
Background Schistosomiasis is highly prevalent in Yemen, with an estimated 3 million
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 …

S Geleta, A Alemu, S Getie, Z Mekonnen, B Erko - Parasites & vectors, 2015 - Springer
Abstract Background In Ethiopia, urinary schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma
haematobium has been known to be endemic in several lowland areas of the country where …

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 …

Urogenital schistosomiasis prevalence and diagnostic performance of urine filtration and urinalysis reagent strip in schoolchildren, Ethiopia

K Deribew, D Yewhalaw, B Erko, Z Mekonnen - PLoS One, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Background Urogenital schistosomiasis has been known to be endemic in several lowland
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 …

Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Coinfection of Urogenital Schistosomiasis and Soil‐Transmitted Helminthiasis among Primary School Children in Biase, Southern …

KN Opara, EU Wilson, CA Yaro… - Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

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 …