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Prevalence of Schistosomiasis Among School Pupils in Tanzania

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A study was conducted to examine the prevalence and distribution of Schistosoma sps. infections among Tanzanian schoolchildren. A total of 100 students were randomly selected to examine the prevalence of Schistosoma carriers in Dar es Salaam. About 55 of the pupils were positive for Schistosoma sps. egg. The rate of infection differs slightly across sexes, with 53.5% female and 57.5% male. This is to conclude that there is a need for hygiene/health education in rural regions, meant to deter students from contacting surface water sources and to provide portable water supplies.

Source: African Journal of Biomedical Research

DOI: 10.53555/ajbr.v27i4s.4552

Author: Kalidoss Rajendran

Institutions: St. Joseph University In Tanzania, PSG College of Arts & Science

Language: English

Topic: Parasites and Host Interactions

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405146026

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