Prevalence and associated factors of schistosomiasis among pregnant women in northern Senegal

Prevalence and associated factors of schistosomiasis among pregnant women in northern Senegal

Abstract Background Schistosomiasis remains a public health concern worldwide. It is responsible for more than 240 million cases in 78 countries, 40 million of whom are women of childbearing age. In the Senegal River basin, both Schistosoma haematobium and Schistosoma mansoni are very prevalent in s...

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Main Authors: Coumba Nar Ndiour, Bruno Senghor, Ousmane Thiam, Souleymane Niang, Amélé Nyedzie Wotodjo, Babacar Thiendella Faye, Ndeye Amy Ndiaye, Omar Sow, Khadime Sylla, Magatte Ndiaye, Oumar Gaye, Babacar Faye, Cheikh Sokhna, Souleymane Doucouré, Doudou Sow
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-07-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Schistosoma haematobium
Schistosoma mansoni
Pregnant women
qPCR
Richard toll
Senegal
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09443-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-09443-5

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