Assessment of Schistosoma mansoni and soil-transmitted helminth infections and the diagnostic performance of the circulating cathodic antigen test among schoolchildren in Tulla district, Sidama region, Southern Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

STH and S. mansoni pose significant public health challenges in regions with inadequate sanitation. Existing research on S. mansoni intensity remains limited in the study area. S. mansoni diagnosis traditionally relies on the KK method, though the POC-CCA urine test offers a rapid alternative with high sensitivity. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and risk factors of S. mansoni and STH infections. It also evaluated the intensity of S. mansoni and compared the performance of the POC-CCA test to that of KK.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among schoolchildren in the Tulla district, Sidama region, from April to June 2024, using a purposive sampling approach. Data were collected through pre-structured questionnaires, and stool samples were analy

SUBMITTER: Getachew F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12700372 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature