Schistosoma Infection Burden and Risk Factors among School-Aged Children in a Rural Area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Schistosoma Infection Burden and Risk Factors among School-Aged Children in a Rural Area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Despite continuous efforts to control schistosomiasis (SCH) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), it still poses a significant challenge. In order to enhance control measures, additional research is necessary. This study documents the burden of SCH infection and its predictors in a rural ar...

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Main Authors: Sylvie Linsuke, Gillon Ilombe, Michel Disonama, Jean Deny Nzita, Placide Mbala, Pascal Lutumba, Jean-Pierre Van Geertruyden
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Subjects:
<i>Schistosoma</i> infection
prevalence
burden
risk factors
rural area
the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/8/9/455

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