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October 9, 2025PLoS neglected tropical diseasesOpen Access

Distribution of schistosomes and soil-transmitted helminth infections and their association with growth and nutritional status of School-aged children of the Matta health area in the West region of Cameroon

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EMEstelle Mezajou MewambaLMLoic Edmond Tekeu MengoueDMDarelle Bethanie Motia

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Overview

Cross-sectional study assesses infection prevalence and impacts on growth status in children, suggesting targeted interventions.

Key Points

  • S. haematobium was found in 45.8% of children, highlighting a widespread issue in the Matta health area.
  • Children infected with S. haematobium were significantly more underweight, with a P-value of 0.03 indicating a strong association.
  • Cross-sectional study involved collecting 870 urine and 764 stool samples from children in four primary schools.
  • Findings underscore the need for enhanced control measures in high transmission areas like Mambonkor bord.

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Mewamba et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e70da790569dd607ee5c3ehttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013606
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