Assessing urogenital schistosomiasis and female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) among adolescents in Anaocha, Anambra State, Nigeria: implications for ongoing control efforts

• Main Authors: Ogechukwu B. Aribodor (Author), Nwadiuto O. Azugo (Author), Eunice C. Jacob (Author), Uche C. Ngenegbo (Author), Nnaemeka D. Onwusulu (Author), Ifeanyi Obika (Author), Emmanuel M. Obikwelu (Author), Obiageli J. Nebe (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Urogenital schistosomiasis (UgS) remains a persistent health challenge among adolescents in Anambra State, Nigeria, despite ongoing control efforts. Mass praziquantel treatment programs, initiated in 2013, primarily target primary school-aged children (5-14 years old), leaving ad...