Effect of Schistosoma haematobium infection on the cognitive functions of preschool age children and benefits of treatment from an endemic area in Zimbabwe

Effect of Schistosoma haematobium infection on the cognitive functions of preschool age children and benefits of treatment from an endemic area in Zimbabwe

Abstract Background Schistosomiasis is known to affect the cognitive functions of children, however, but there is paucity of information on its impact on early childhood development in developing countries where the disease is endemic. This study aimed at determining the effects of schistosomiasis d...

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Main Authors: Maritha Kasambala, Takafira Mduluza, Arthur Vengesai, Tariro Mduluza-Jokonya, Luxwell Jokonya, Herald Midzi, Rutendo Birri Makota, Arnold Mutemeri, Emmanuel Maziti, Bazondlile Dube-Marimbe, Dixon Chibanda, Francisca Mutapi, Samson Mukaratirwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Cognitive functions
Early child development
Pre-school aged children
Schistosomiasis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07784-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07784-7

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