Prevalence and intensity of urinary schistosomiasis among school children in the district of Niakhar, region of Fatick, Senegal

Prevalence and intensity of urinary schistosomiasis among school children in the district of Niakhar, region of Fatick, Senegal

Abstract Background Urinary schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease that exists in all regions of Senegal. It is a major public health issue in this country. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence and intensity of this parasitosis in 12 villages of Niakhar (Fatick, Senegal). Methods A...

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Main Authors: Bruno Senghor, Aldiouma Diallo, Seydou N Sylla, Souleymane Doucouré, Mamadou O Ndiath, Lobna Gaayeb, Félicité F Djuikwo-Teukeng, Cheikh T Bâ, Cheikh Sokhna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2014-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Epidemiology
Helminths
Infection
Intensity
Niakhar
Prevalence
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-7-5

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