Effective control of Schistosoma haematobium infection in a Ghanaian community following installation of a water recreation area.

• Prif Awduron: Karen C Kosinski (Awdur), Michael N Adjei (Awdur), Kwabena M Bosompem (Awdur), Jonathan J Crocker (Awdur), John L Durant (Awdur), Dickson Osabutey (Awdur), Jeanine D Plummer (Awdur), Miguel J Stadecker (Awdur), Anjuli D Wagner (Awdur), Mark Woodin (Awdur), David M Gute (Awdur)
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Urogenital schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma haematobium was endemic in Adasawase, Ghana in 2007. Transmission was reported to be primarily through recreational water contact.We designed a water recreation area (WRA) to prevent transmission to school-aged children. The WRA features a concrete po...