High burden of Schistosoma mansoni infection in school-aged children in Marolambo District, Madagascar

High burden of Schistosoma mansoni infection in school-aged children in Marolambo District, Madagascar

Abstract Background A school-based survey was undertaken to assess prevalence and infection intensity of schistosomiasis in school-aged children in the Marolambo District of Madagascar. Methods School-aged children from six purposively selected schools were tested for Schistosoma haematobium by urin...

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Main Authors: Stephen A. Spencer, James M. St. John Penney, Hannah J. Russell, Anthony P. Howe, Cortland Linder, Andriamahitsisambatra L. D. Rakotomampianina, Anjara M. Nandimbiniaina, S Bertel Squire, J. Russell Stothard, Amaya L. Bustinduy, Alain M. Rahetilahy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Schistosomiasis
Schistosoma mansoni
Neglected diseases
Child health
Rural health
Madagascar
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2249-7

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