August 7, 2025Open Access

Persistent transmission of Schistosomiasis in Northwest Nigeria: A community-based assessment of urogenital and female genital infections

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Overall prevalence of urogenital schistosomiasis (UGS) was 13.6%, with geographic variations noted across areas in Jigawa State.
Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) prevalence reached 25.1%, with the highest rates observed in Buji and Dutse.
Key risk factors for UGS include age and geographic location, particularly affecting adolescents aged 10-14 years.
Interventions such as mass drug administration with praziquantel and improved sanitation are recommended to curb transmission.

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Community assessment reveals 13.6% UGS and 25.1% FGS prevalence in women from Jigawa State, indicating urgent interventions are needed.

Dawaki et al. (2025) studied this question.

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