Status of Schistosoma mansoni prevalence and intensity of infection in geographically apart endemic localities of Ethiopia: A comparison | Zendy

Mulugeta Aemero | Zendy; Nega Berhe | Zendy; Berhanu Erko | Zendy

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Status of <i>Schistosoma mansoni</i> prevalence and intensity of infection in geographically apart endemic localities of Ethiopia: A comparison

Author(s) -

Mulugeta Aemero,

Nega Berhe,

Berhanu Erko

Publication year - 2014

Publication title -

ethiopian journal of health sciences

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.479

H-Index - 20

eISSN - 2413-7170

pISSN - 1029-1857

DOI - 10.4314/ejhs.v24i3.1

Subject(s) - schistosoma mansoni , schistosomiasis , eggs per gram , schistosoma , cross sectional study , demography , veterinary medicine , biology , medicine , environmental health , geography , immunology , helminths , pathology , sociology

Schistosomiasis is one of the chronic and neglected tropical diseases affecting rural communities. Heavy infections contribute to anemia and can retard children's growth, physical activity and cognitive function. This study was conducted in order to determine the prevalence, intensity and variation of Schistosoma mansoni infection among human subjects in geographically apart localities. The prevalence and intensity of Schistosoma mansoni infection was assessed in three geographically apart endemic areas of Ethiopia from May to August 2010 through cross-sectional approach.

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