Prevalence and Sociodemographic Risk Factors of Soil-Transmitted Helminths in Rural Communities Living in Endemic Foci of Onchocerciasis in Southern Gabon

Prevalence and Sociodemographic Risk Factors of Soil-Transmitted Helminths in Rural Communities Living in Endemic Foci of Onchocerciasis in Southern Gabon

This prospective survey determined the prevalence and intensity of infections due to geohelminths and the associated risk factors in five onchocerciasis-endemic communities in Gabon between January and February 2020. Onchocerciasis endemicity was confirmed by Ov16 IgG testing. STHs were detected usi...

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Main Authors: Reinne Moutongo Mouandza, Jean Romain Mourou Mbina, Bridy Moutombi Ditombi, Joyce Coella Mihindou, Dimitri Ardrin Moussavou Mabicka, Christian Mayandza, Noe Patrick Mbondoukwe, Bedrich Pongui Ngondza, Luccheri Ndong Akomezoghe, Denise Patricia Mawili Mboumba, Marielle Karine Bouyou Akotet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
soil-transmitted helminthiasis
onchocerciasis
co-endemicity
parasite prevalence
risk factors
Gabon
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/13/11/967
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