The prevalence of Schistosoma mansoni infection among adults with chronic non-communicable diseases in Malawi

The prevalence of Schistosoma mansoni infection among adults with chronic non-communicable diseases in Malawi

Abstract Background Schistosomiasis is a parasitic infectious disease caused by flatworms of the Schistosoma genus. The global burden of schistosomiasis is high. In Malawi, schistosomiasis is among the top 20 causes of outpatient department visits in health facilities. Schistosomiasis is among the m...

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Main Authors: Wongani Nyangulu, Christina Sadimba, Joyce Nyirenda, George Twaibu, John Kamwendo, Kelvin Chawawa, Angella Masano, Elizabeth Chilinda, Sekeleghe Kayuni, Adamson S. Muula, Kenneth Maleta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Health
Subjects:
Schistosoma mansoni
Non-communicable diseases
Urine POC-CCA test
Kato–Katz microscopy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-022-00450-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-022-00450-3

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