Liver and bladder morbidity in a Schistosoma mansoni and haematobium co-endemic area in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Both Schistosoma (S.) mansoni and S. haematobium are co-endemic in many regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). However, little is known about the clinical implications of mixed Schistosoma infections for the affected communities. This study determined Schistosoma-related morbidity patterns in single and mixed Schistosoma infections in DRC.

Methods

Between November 2015 and March 2016, we conducted a community-wide study in the rural community of Kifwa II village, west of the DRC. According to WHO guidelines, Schistosoma-specific morbidity was assessed using ultrasound. Data were summarized using descriptive statistics, the Chi-square test, and logistic regression.

Principal findings

Ultrasound examinations were performed on 825 individuals a

SUBMITTER: Linsuke S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12931883 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature