Renal abnormalities and its associated factors among school-aged children living in Schistosoma mansoni endemic communities in Northwestern Tanzania

Renal abnormalities and its associated factors among school-aged children living in Schistosoma mansoni endemic communities in Northwestern Tanzania

Abstract Background In sub-Saharan Africa, renal abnormalities are a major public health concern, especially in children living in Schistosoma haematobium endemic areas. However, there is a dearth of data on renal abnormalities among children living in Schistosoma mansoni endemic areas. The objectiv...

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Main Authors: Neema M. Kayange, Nicholaus Mazuguni, Adolfine Hokororo, Charles Muiruri, Karl Reis, Benson R. Kidenya, Humphrey D. Mazigo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Health
Subjects:
Renal abnormalities
Schistosomiasis
Schistosoma mansoni
School-aged children
Tanzania
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41182-020-00243-6

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