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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
immunology and microbiology
Geographic distribution and prevalence of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths among schoolchildren in mozambique
American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Volume 81, No. 5, Year 2009
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Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) are most prevalent in developing countries. In Mozambique, the first and only national survey of the distribution and prevalence of schistosomiasis and STHs was conducted in 1952 and 1957. Only occasional surveys in restricted areas have been conducted since the 1950s. The objective of our survey was to update information on the geographic distribution and prevalence of schistosomiasis and STHs in this country. During August 2005-June 2007, the Schistosomiasis and STH Laboratory of National Institutes of Health of the Ministry of Health undertook an epidemiologic survey among schoolchildren. A total of 83,331 persons attending primary schools were sampled. The mean age was 11.36 years (range: 7-22 years). Stool and urine samples were collected and examined by using Kato-Katz and filtration and Ritchie and Willis techniques. Results indicate a widespread occurrence of Schistosoma haematobium (overall prevalence = 47.0%) and STHs (prevalence = 53.5%). Prevalence varied dramatically across the country, with the highest prevalence in districts in northern provinces (Cabo Delgado, Niassa, Nampula, and Zambezia) and in certain provincial capital cities. Districts in the southern region of the country were less affected. Schistosoma mansoni was less common, with prevalence of 1%. We conclude that schistosomiasis and STHs are widely distributed in Mozambique and confirm the need for a national helminth control program. Copyright © 2009 by The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Authors & Co-Authors
Augusto, Gerito
Mozambique, Maputo
Instituto Nacional de Saude Maputo
Nalá, Rassul M.
Mozambique, Maputo
Instituto Nacional de Saude Maputo
Casmo, Verónica
Mozambique, Maputo
Instituto Nacional de Saude Maputo
Sabonete, Acácio Jose D.E.
Mozambique, Maputo
Instituto Nacional de Saude Maputo
Mapaco, Lourenço P.
Mozambique, Maputo
Instituto Nacional de Saude Maputo
Monteiro, Judite
Mozambique, Maputo
Instituto Nacional de Saude Maputo
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Citations: 6
Authors: 6
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.4269/ajtmh.2009.08-0344
ISSN:
00029637
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Infectious Diseases
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Mozambique