Prevalence of Schistosoma mono- and co-infections with multiple common parasites and associated risk factors and morbidity profile among adults in the Taabo health and demographic surveillance system, South-Central C ôte d’Ivoire

ConclusionsThis study showed that adults represent a substantial reservoir ofS.  mansoni. To sustain schistosomiasis control and improve people ’s wellbeing, it is important to expand preventive chemotherapy from school-aged children to adults, coupled with hygiene and health education.
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research