Co-infection of Plasmodium falciparum and Schistosoma mansoni is associated with anaemia

Co-infection of Plasmodium falciparum and Schistosoma mansoni is associated with anaemia

Abstract Background Malaria and schistosomiasis persist as major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. These infections have independently and also in polyparasitic infection been implicated in anaemia and nutritional deficiencies. This study aimed at assessing asymptomatic malaria, intesti...

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Main Authors: Sylvester Donne Dassah, Kingsley Enock Nyaah, Dodzi Kwaku Jnr Senoo, Juventus B. Ziem, Yaw Aniweh, Lucas Amenga-Etego, Gordon A. Awandare, James Abugri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Malaria
Plasmodium
Schistosoma mansoni
Intestinal schistosomiasis
Anaemia
Coinfection
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-023-04709-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-023-04709-w

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