Algorithm for diagnosis of early Schistosoma haematobium using prodromal signs and symptoms in pre-school age children in an endemic district in Zimbabwe.

• Main Authors: Tariro L Mduluza-Jokonya (Author), Arthur Vengesai (Author), Herald Midzi (Author), Maritha Kasambala (Author), Luxwell Jokonya (Author), Thajasvarie Naicker (Author), Takafira Mduluza (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<h4>Introduction</h4>Prompt diagnosis of acute schistosomiasis benefits the individual and provides opportunities for early public health intervention. In endemic areas schistosomiasis is usually contracted during the first 5 years of life, thus it is critical to look at how the infectio...