Clinico-epidemiology, malacology and community awareness of Schistosoma mansoni in Haradenaba and Dertoramis kebeles in Bedeno district, eastern Ethiopia:

SAGE Open Medicine

JemalMohammed¹ 

关键词: Clinico-epidemiology;    malacology;    community awareness;    Schistosoma mansoni;    Bedeno district;    Ethiopia;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2050312118786748

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Background:Schistosoma mansoni is a major public health problem. Different studies reported unidentified sites in Ethiopia with variable prevalence and intensity, but there is no report from this study area.Objective:To assess the clinico-epidemiology, malacology, risk factors, and community awareness of S. mansoni in Haradenaba and Dertoramis kebeles in the Bedeno district, eastern Ethiopia.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1011 study participants in 413 systematically selected households from Haradenaba and Dertoramis kebeles from 30 June 2016 to 30 July 2017. Data were collected by using pretested, structured questionnaires, clinical examinations, and stool examinations. Stool samples were processed by the Kato-Katz method and examined microscopically. Snails were collected by scooping from water contact points. Data were analyzed using SPSS, version 16 statistical software.Result:The overall prevalence of S. mansoni was 35.7%. Heavy-intensity infection was detected in 8.9% of the stu...

【 授权许可】

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