Prevalence of human schistosomiasis in various regions of Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar: A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies conducted for the past …

NO Mbugi, H Laizer, M Chacha… - PLOS Neglected Tropical …, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Schistosomiasis is a significant public health problem in Tanzania, particularly for the people
living in the marginalized settings. We have conducted a systematic review with meta …

Review of recent prevalence of urogenital schistosomiasis in Sub-Saharan Africa and diagnostic challenges in the field setting

ST Hong - Life, 2023 - mdpi.com
Human schistosomiasis is one of neglected tropical diseases that remain highly prevalent in
sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Human schistosomiasis is mainly caused by two species …

Modelling the historical distribution of schistosomiasis-transmitting snails in South Africa using ecological niche models

N Ayob, RP Burger, MD Belelie, NC Nkosi, H Havenga… - Plos one, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Schistosomiasis is a vector-borne disease transmitted by freshwater snails and is prevalent
in rural areas with poor sanitation and no access to tap water. Three snail species are …

[HTML][HTML] Adolescents and young adults excluded from preventive chemotherapy for schistosomiasis control in Northern Tanzania: are they at risk and reservoirs of …

LS Maseke, V Mushi, D Tarimo, G Kwesigabo… - IJID regions, 2022 - Elsevier
Objective To investigate the magnitude of urogenital schistosomiasis and determinants of
transmission among adolescents and young adults in Itilima district, Simiyu region, Northern …

[HTML][HTML] Urogenital schistosomiasis among school children in northwestern Tanzania: Prevalence, intensity of infection, associated factors, and pattern of urinary tract …

NC Justine, TR Leeyio, A Fuss, K Brehm… - Parasite Epidemiology …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background The planning and implementation of intervention measures against
schistosomiasis, particularly mass administration, require knowledge of the current status of …

Urogenital schistosomiasis among adult male population in an endemic area of southern Tanzania: a descriptive cross-sectional study

A Zacharia, T Makene, S Haule, G Lukumay… - BMJ open, 2024 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Background Urogenital schistosomiasis (UGS) caused by Schistosoma haematobium is
endemic in Southern Tanzania. The disease has significant implications for both …

Sexual and reproductive health among men with genital schistosomiasis in southern Tanzania: A descriptive study

T Makene, A Zacharia, S Haule… - PLOS Global Public …, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Male genital schistosomiasis (MGS) is a significantly neglected condition, and its
consequences often receive inadequate attention. The disease is suggested to cause …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and factors associated with ongoing transmission of Schistosoma haematobium after 12 rounds of Praziquantel Mass Drug Administration among …

D Malibiche, V Mushi, NC Justine, V Silvestri… - Parasite Epidemiology …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Background World Health Organization (WHO) recommends periodic praziquantel
Mass Drug Administration (MDA) to vulnerable populations, especially school-aged …

Prevalence and risk factors associated with the transmission of Urinary Schistosomiasis among the school-going children in Kafue district, Zambia

SS Nyirenda, JC Mwansa, L Mooya - Journal of Zoonotic Diseases, 2022 - jzd.tabrizu.ac.ir
Urinary Schistosomiasis is one of the neglected tropical snail-borne diseases of humans in
Zambia. It's endemic in most communities, where water bodies and poor sanitation are …

[PDF][PDF] Prevalence and Factors Associated With Urinary Schistosomiasis Among School-Aged Children In Lafia Metropolis, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

A Ombugadu - Journal of Tropical Medicine and Infectious …, 2022 - researchgate.net
Urinary schistosomiasis is endemic in Nigeria and continues to pose serious public health
challenge. This study assessed the prevalence and risk factors that enhance the …