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Prevalence and molecular identification of Schistosoma haematobium infection in twoperi-urban areas of Lusaka, Zambia: a cross-sectional study

2026-02-11 infectious diseases Title + abstract only
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BackgroundSchistosomiasis is one of the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa, causing substantial morbidity and millions of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). Although the WHO aims to eliminate schistosomiasis as a public health problem in several countries by 2030, limited data on infection prevalence in Zambia has hindered effective Mass Drug Administration (MDA) coverage, contributing to the persistence and resurgence of the disease. MethodsWe assessed the pr...

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