Schistosoma mansoni and soil-transmitted helminthic infections and associated factors among pregnant women in Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia

• Main Authors: Abebaw Tiruneh (Author), Endalew Zemene (Author), Biru Abdissa Mizana (Author), Daniel Dana (Author), Hundaol Girma (Author), Mio Ayana (Author), Zeleke Mekonnen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections occurring during pregnancy may pose adverse health consequences to the mother and the developing baby. This study aims to determine the prevalence of Schistosoma mansoni and STHs, and their association with adverse bi...