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April 13, 2026Saudi Medical Journal

Schistosomes infection rate in relation to environmental factors in school children

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YRYahia Ahmed Raja’aHAHashim M. AssiragiMAMohammed H. Albahr

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An epidemiological survey examines schistosomes prevalence in school children, indicating the need for community intervention.

Key Points

  • The study aims to determine the prevalence and distribution of schistosomes infection and intestinal parasites among school children.
  • Conducted a comparative survey at 14th October Primary School in Yemen.
  • Included 230 children from 7 villages, with a mix of boys and girls aged 5-18.
  • Utilized Millipore and modified Kato techniques to quantify schistosome eggs and report other intestinal parasites.
  • The overall schistosomes infection rate was 37%, with mansoni prevalence at 35%.
  • Significant associations found between infection rates and living near the valley, being male, and frequent water contact.
  • Soil-transmitted parasites had a prevalence of 69%, while double infections were noted in 10% of children.

Cite This Study

Raja’a et al. (2000) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc88303afacbeac03ea0ffhttps://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.1215
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