School-Based Epidemiology of Schistosoma haematobium Infection in Kharif District of Amran Governorate, North of Yemen: Need for Chemopreventive Strategy Revisiting

A considerable proportion of schoolchildren in Kharif district have light-intensity <i>S. haematobium</i> infections, mostly presenting with microhematuria and self-reported dysuria. The district's level of risk should be updated to moderate. Consequently, the chemopreventive strategy needs to be revisited to treat all school-age children biennially, regardless of enrollment status.