Background Current knowledge on the burden of, and interactions between malaria and
helminth co-infections, as well as the impact of the dual infections on anaemia, remains …

Schistosomiasis is a major public health problem in Ethiopia. Currently, the prevalence of
the disease can possibly be heightened due to man-made ecological transformations …

Abstract Background In Ethiopia, urinary schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma
haematobium has been known to be endemic in several lowland areas of the country where …

Background Urogenital schistosomiasis has been known to be endemic in several lowland
areas of Ethiopia. It is caused by Schistosoma haematobium and causes considerable …

Introduction As part of a field trial (PACTR201411000882128) to provide evidence on the
combined use of long-lasting insecticidal nets and indoor residual spray for malaria …

Background. Schistosomiasis is one of the neglected tropical diseases causing a serious
human health problem in Ethiopia. Praziquantel is the only drug that has been used for the …

Background Malaria burden remains high in the sub-Saharan region where helminths are
prevalent and where children are often infected with both types of parasites. Although the …

Background: Anemia is a wide-spread public health problem characterized by a decrease in
hemoglobin concentration and/or red blood cell volume below an established cut-off value …

Background In many areas of the world, including Ethiopia, malaria and helminths are co-
endemic, therefore, co-infections are common. However, little is known how concurrent …

Background It has been suggested that Schistosoma infection may be associated with
Plasmodium falciparum infection or related reduction in haemoglobin level, but the nature of …