Raphäel Rakotozandrindrainy, Rivo Andry Rakotoarivelo, Irina Kislaya, Valentina Marchese, Tahimandranto Rasamoelina, Jeannine Solonirina, Elveric Fesia Ratiaharison, Ravo Razafindrakoto, Nantenaina Matthieu Razafindralava, Njary Rakotozandrindrainy, Mickael Radomanana, Mala Rakoto Andrianarivelo, Philipp Klein, Eva Lorenz, Anna Jaeger, Pytsje T Hoekstra, Paul L A M Corstjens, Norbert Georg Schwarz, Govert J van Dam, Jürgen May, Daniela Fusco
INTRODUCTION: Schistosomiasis is a parasitic infection highly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) with Madagascar being among the countries with highest burden of the disease worldwide. Despite WHO recommendations, suggesting treatment of pregnant women after the first trimester, this group is still excluded from Mass Drug Administration programs. Our study, had the objective to measure the prevalence of schistosome infection among pregnant women in Madagascar in order to inform public health policies for treatment in this vulnerable population...
April 16, 2024: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases