Schistosoma, other helminth infections, and associated risk factors in preschool-aged children in urban Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the high prevalence of helminth infections among preschool-aged children, control programs in sub-Saharan countries primarily focus on school-aged populations. We assessed the prevalence of helminth infections and determined risk factors for infection among preschool-aged children in the urban setting of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Methodology

Starting in October 2015, we conducted a 12-month prospective study among tuberculosis (TB)-exposed children under the age of 5 years and unexposed controls from neighboring households. At the time of recruitment, we collected medical histories, assessed development and cognitive functions, and performed medical examinations. We performed full blood cell counts and screened for HIV and malaria. Point-of-care circulating

SUBMITTER: Said K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5697890 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature