Schistosomiasis japonica transmission dynamics: mathematical modeling in guiding One Health approach control strategies.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Schistosomiasis (SCH) japonica remains a persistent public health concern in the Philippines despite continuing control efforts. This study aims to examine the transmission dynamics of SCH japonica and evaluate different intervention strategies using a One Health modeling approach, with the goal of supporting feasible control and elimination targets.

Methods

We developed a compartmental mathematical model calibrated using field survey data collected in 2022 from eight endemic barangays in Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Norte. The dataset included SCH prevalence, egg excretion levels in humans and animals quantified through Kato-Katz, modified McMaster, and sedimentation techniques, and household distance to potential transmission sites. Multiple intervention strategi

SUBMITTER: Bansilan NP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12784478 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature