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September 28, 2025Journal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public HealthOpen Access

Factors associated with urogenital schistosomiasis in children in high-prevalence health posts in Tambacounda Department, Senegal

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EDEl Hadji Cheikh Abdoulaye DiopMinistère de la Santé Publique et Action SocialeMLMamadou Makhtar Mbacké LèyeMinistère de la Santé Publique et Action SocialeNKNdèye Mbacké KaneSprint (United States)

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Overview

Descriptive study shows high prevalence of urogenital schistosomiasis in children, indicating need for enhanced prevention strategies.

Key Points

  • The prevalence of urogenital schistosomiasis was 34.75% in children aged 5–10 years, highlighting a significant health concern.
  • Biopsy of urine dipstick revealed 35.6% positivity, indicating high carrier rates of Schistosoma haematobium among tested children.
  • Descriptive analytical study conducted in Tambacounda involved caregivers of children aged 1 to 10 years for data collection.
  • Strengthening health education and extending treatment can potentially reduce high incidence rates of urogenital schistosomiasis.

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Diop et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d913ab4ddcf71ba560bc00https://doi.org/10.37432/jieph-d-25-00132
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