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December 4, 2025PLoS neglected tropical diseasesOpen Access

Schistosomiasis amongst adolescent boys in non-lakeshore southern Malawi: Investigating local risk-factors within a nested community-based cross-sectional survey

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SKStella KephaJWJudd L. Walson

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey reveals 50.6% prevalence of schistosomiasis in boys aged 10-15, suggesting ongoing transmission despite mass drug administration efforts.

Key Points

  • Epidemiology showed a 50.6% prevalence of egg-patent schistosomiasis among adolescent boys.
  • A cross-sectional survey identified heavy intensity infections in 37.9% of cases of S. haematobium.
  • Assessment involved urine samples for S. haematobium and Kato-Katz thick smears for S. mansoni infections.
  • The findings highlight the need for enhanced epidemiological monitoring and control measures in lower risk areas.

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Kepha et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6930e8b6ea1aef094cca30eahttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013745
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