Epidemiology of Schistosoma mansoni infection in Ituri Province, north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Schistosomiasis, caused by Schistosoma mansoni, is of great significance to public health in sub-Saharan Africa. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), information on the burden of S. mansoni infection is scarce, which hinders the implementation of adequate control measures. We assessed the geographical distribution of S. mansoni infection across Ituri province in north-eastern DRC and determined the prevailing risk factors.

Methods/principal findings

Two province-wide, community-based studies were conducted. In 2016, a geographical distribution study was carried out in 46 randomly selected villages across Ituri. In 2017, an in-depth study was conducted in 12 purposively-selected villages, across the province. Households were randomly selected, and members wer

SUBMITTER: Nigo MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8638996 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature