Prevalence and intensity of Schistosoma mansoni infection, and contributing factors in Alamata district of Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia
The study indicates a notable S.mansoni burden in the area, driven by various risk factors. To effectively address this, enhancing diagnostics, implementing targeted mass drug administration, and conducting comprehensive health education campaigns on disease transmission routes are imperative.
Authors
- Nega Berhe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6959-989X)
- Gessessew Bugssa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8159-4194)
- Girmay Medhin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2146-4261)
- Tilahun Teklehaymanot
Institutions
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
- Mekelle University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2024-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0012691
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.58
Funders
- Addis Ababa University
- Mekelle University