title: Circumstantial epidemiology of Schistosoma mansoni in the West-Nile district of Uganda: results of a cross-sectional study in the Rhino Camp area.
abstract: A cross-sectional survey of Schistosoma mansoni was undertaken at the Rhino Camp of the West-Nile district of Uganda to establish baseline data for subsequent studies intended to compare this area (a low transmission area) with Pakwach area (high transmission). An overall prevalence of 37% of S. mansoni infection was demonstrated. There was no statistically significant difference in prevalence between males and females. Six per cent of all cases were heavily infected (400 eggs g-1 of faeces). There was no statistically significant difference in prevalence between those with pit-latrines and those with no conventional method of excreta disposal.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012555:Schistosomiasis mansoni / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014454:Uganda