Prevalence and intensity of Schistosoma mansoni infection in pediatric populations on antiretroviral therapy in north-western Tanzania: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In areas where HIV and intestinal schistosomiasis are highly endemic, co-infections of the two diseases in a single human host are frequent. Evidence in adult populations indicates that HIV and intestinal schistosomiasis are associated with negative health impacts. However, the topic of HIV and schistosomiasis in paediatric populations has received little attention. The present study determined the prevalence and intensity of Schistosoma mansoni infection in a paediatric population on antiretroviral therapy (ART) in north-western Tanzania.

Design, settings and participants

A cross-sectional study was conducted among HIV-infected children aged 1-16 years on ART attending a Care and Treatment Clinic at Ukerewe Designated District Hospital, north-western Tanza

SUBMITTER: Mazigo HD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6661605 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature