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December 4, 2025PLoS neglected tropical diseasesOpen Access

Schistosomiasis amongst adolescent boys in non-lakeshore southern Malawi: Investigating local risk-factors within a nested community-based cross-sectional survey

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SKStella KephaJWJudd L. Walson

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Overview

Cross-sectional survey revealed a 50.6% schistosomiasis prevalence in boys, indicating ongoing transmission risk factors.

Key Points

  • Overall prevalence of egg-patent schistosomiasis reached 50.6%, highlighting significant health concern.
  • Clinical assessment found that 47.7% had S. haematobium, with high prevalence of heavy intensity infections.
  • Cross-sectional parasitological survey conducted among boys aged 10-15 years in southern Malawi during 2022.
  • Ongoing transmission suggests the need for enhanced epidemiological monitoring and intervention efforts.

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Kepha et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6930e8b6ea1aef094cca30eahttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013745
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