Epidemiology of Schistosoma mansoni infection in Ituri Province, north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Authors

Maurice M. Nigo · Institut Supérieur de Technique Médicale

Peter Odermatt · Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute

Georgette B. Salieb–Beugelaar · University of Basel

Oleksii Morozov · University Hospital of Basel

Manuel Battegay · University of Basel

Patrick Hunziker · University Hospital of Basel

Abstract

Our results show that S. mansoni is highly endemic and a major health concern in Ituri province, DRC. Infection prevalence and intensity, and the prevailing socioeconomic, environmental, and behavioural risk factors in Ituri reflect intense exposure and alarming transmission rates. A robust plan of action is urgently needed in the province.

Topics & Keywords

Parasites and Host Interactions Global Maternal and Child Health Child Nutrition and Water Access

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life below water

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases

Volume 15, Issue 12, pp. e0009486-e0009486

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0009486

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