Background Urinary schistosomiasis is a serious threat in endemic territories of Africa and
the Middle East. The status of female urinary schistosomiasis (FUS) in published literature …

Background Human schistosomiases are acute and chronic infectious diseases of poverty.
Currently, epidemiological data of urinary schistosomiasis (US) in school-age children …

Nigeria's growing population remains vulnerable to schistosomiasis. In view of little or no
actively planned control programmes for schistosomiasis in Nigeria, it has become a 'come …

Nigerian children suffer a great burden of parasitic infections. Urinary schistosomiasis is
associated with children's daily indulgence in uncontrolled water activities in unsafe water …

Improper waste disposal, unsafe water and indiscriminate water-contact activities are major
factors enhancing continuous spread of schistosomiasis in Nigeria. Many water bodies are …

Schistosomiasis is one of several Neglected Tropical Diseases considered a major public
health problem that affects tropical and sub-tropical countries. Residents of Gwako, a rural …

Urinary schistosomiasis, caused by Schistosoma haematobium, is an insidious disease of
public health concern worldwide, particularly in African countries where Nigeria carries the …

Schistosomiasis negatively impacts children's health. Children expose themselves daily to
schistosome infections due to lack of awareness and knowledge about the disease or the …

Aims: To assess the prevalence, intensity, associated factors and predictors of chronic
urogenital schistosomiasis among in-school adolescents in Sokoto. Study Design …

Urinary schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease that is affecting the health of many
children, especially in Nigeria. Awareness about schistosomiasis in some communities is …