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April 13, 2026Saudi Medical JournalOpen Access

Some aspects in the control of schistosomosis and soil-transmitted helminthosis in Yemeni children

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YRYahia Ahmed Raja’aSSSuad M. SulaimanJMJamil Mubarak

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Investigation reveals schistosomosis and helminth infections among Yemeni children, suggesting mass treatment is vital.

Key Points

  • This research aimed to assess the prevalence and intensity of schistosomosis and soil-transmitted helminthosis in Yemeni children and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments.
  • Random selection of 453 pupils from AlMahweet and 444 from rural areas
  • Utilized urine and stool analysis techniques including Millipore filtration and modified Kato
  • Applied logistic regression analysis to identify confounding factors
  • Prevalence rates were 27% for schistosomosis and 61% for ascariosis
  • Estimates showed boys in rural areas had an infection probability of 52% compared to 30% in town
  • Annual treatment campaigns could reduce S. mansoni infections by 62.5% and T. trichura by 48%

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Raja’a et al. (2001) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc87ea3afacbeac03ea014https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.1427
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