Journal of Tropical Diseases & Public Health

Gamba Nkwengulila

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• Research Article
  Prevalence and Intensity of Schistosomiasis in Communities around Water Reservoirs in Malawi
  Author(s): Austin H.N Mtethiwa, Jared Bakuza and Gamba NkwengulilaAustin H.N Mtethiwa, Jared Bakuza and Gamba Nkwengulila
  
  Although schistosomiasis is endemic in Malawi, its epidemiology at water reservoir communities is not known. However, there are more than 750 water reservoirs spread throughout the country, providing water for various activities. The present study was conducted to determine schistosomiasis infection at reservoir communities in Malawi. Methods: This was across sectional study conducted during the rainy and dry seasons at three water reservoir communities. A total of 1594 individuals aged from 1 to 78 years from 1-2km, >2-5km and 5km away from the reservoir were randomly selected and enrolled into the study. They provided stool and urine samples which were examined for Schistosoma eggs using Kato-Katz and sedimentation methods, respectively. Results: .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-891X.1000183

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