Prevalence and risk factors of Schistosoma mansoni infection among preschool-aged children from Panamasso village, Burkina Faso

Prevalence and risk factors of Schistosoma mansoni infection among preschool-aged children from Panamasso village, Burkina Faso

Abstract Background Schistosomiasis remains a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa. Although schistosomiasis is well documented in school-aged children in Burkina Faso, prevalence data among preschool-aged children (PSAC) are limited and outdated, and its risk factors in this group rema...

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Main Authors: Mamoudou Cisse, Ibrahim Sangare, Arthur D. Djibougou, Marc C. Tahita, Souleymane Gnissi, Jonathan K. W. Bassinga, Salifou Konda, Abdoulaye H. Diallo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Schistosoma mansoni
Prevalence
Risk factors
Preschool-aged children
Burkina Faso
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04692-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04692-8

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