Remapping parasite landscapes: Nationwide prevalence, intensity and risk factors of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Rwanda.

<h4>Background</h4>Soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) and schistosomiasis (SCH) remain significant public health challenges in Rwanda, affecting individuals across all age groups. Despite ongoing mass drug administration (MDA) efforts, updated data on prevalence and risk factors are cr...

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Published in:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Main Authors: Ladislas Nshimiyimana, Jean Bosco Mbonigaba, Aimable Mbituyumuremyi, Alison Ower, Dieudonne Hakizimana, Elias Nyandwi, Karen Palacio, Alphonse Mutabazi, Jeanne Uwizeyimana, Leonard Uwayezu, Michee Kabera, Emmanuel Hakizimana, Phocas Mazimpaka, Emmanuel Ruzindana, Eliah Shema, Tharcisse Munyaneza, Jean Bosco Mucaca, Maurice Twahirwa, Esperance Umumararungu, Joseph Kagabo, Richard Habimana, Elias Niyituma, Tonya Huston, Jamie Tallant, Warren Lancaster, Nadine Rujeni, Eugene Ruberanziza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-08-01
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013328