Impact of Water Sources on Schistosomiasis Transmission and Urine Indicators https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajhs.v35i6.4

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Published: 2024-04-12
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Schistosoma Spp., Schistosomiasis, Prevalence, Infection, cercariae

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Evelyn.O. Onosakponome
Department of Medical Laboratory Science, PAMO University of Medical Sciences, Port Harcourt;
Ezeanyagu.O.C
Department of Medical Parasitology and Entomology, Federal School of Medical Laboratory Science, Jos-Nigeria;
Ejinaka.O.R
Department of Medical Parasitology and Entomology, Federal School of Medical Laboratory Science, Jos-Nigeria;
Obeta.M.U
Department of Medical Laboratory Management, Federal School of Medical Laboratory Science, Jos-Nigeria
Agbalaka.P.I
Department of Medical Parasitology and Entomology, Federal School of Medical Laboratory Science, Jos-Nigeria;

Abstract

BACKGROUND


Schistosomiasis is a significant debilitating disease caused by Schistosoma species.
Infection is acquired when people come into contact with fresh water infested with the larval
forms (cercariae) of parasitic blood flukes, known as schistosomes. The study aimed to assess
the impact of water sources on schistosomiasis transmission and potential urinary markers
for diagnosis.


 

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Vol. 35 No. 6 (2022): The African Journal of Health Sciences

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© 2024 The authors. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

 

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Impact of Water Sources on Schistosomiasis Transmission and Urine Indicators: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/ajhs.v35i6.4. (2024). African Journal of Health Sciences, 35(6), 697-704. https://ojs.ajhsjournal.or.ke/index.php/home/article/view/203

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