title: Prevalence and intensity of S. mansoni infection along the shores of Lake Tana, Ethiopia.
abstract: The prevalence and intensity of infection along the shores of Lake Tana was studied. Out of 472 students examined the prevalence of S. mansoni was 29% (CI = 25%, 33%). The intensity of infection was moderate (Geometric chi eggs per gram of stool = 289). Of the 137 positive, 21.2% had heavy infections (> 800 epg). The prevalence and intensity of infection was high in the age group 10-14 years. Reduction in morbidity is recommended as top priority in the control of schistosomiasis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Community Health, Gonder College of Medical Sciences, Ethiopia.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dagnew
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005002:Ethiopia / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D005618:Fresh Water / Q000469:parasitology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011159:Population Surveillance; D015995:Prevalence; D012555:Schistosomiasis mansoni / Q000453:epidemiology*; D013334:Students; D014504:Urban Health