Infections and Morbidities Among School Children in Hotspot Areas of Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Schistosoma mansoni is endemic in all regions of Ethiopia. School-age children are highly vulnerable to schistosomiasis-related morbidities. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of S. mansoni and morbidities among schoolchildren in schistosomiasis hotspot areas of Jimma Town. Met...

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Main Authors: Abebaw Tiruneh, Endalew Zemene, Biru Abdissa Mizana, Hundaol Girma, Eden Dereje, Bizuwork Sharew, Mio Ayana, Zeleke Mekonnen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-03-01
Series:Environmental Health Insights
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/11786302231161047