Gideon Zulu, Chummy S Sikasunge, Tamara M Welte, Martin C Simuunza, Dominik Stelzle, Veronika Schmidt, Alex Hachangu, Wilbroad Mutale, Maxwell Masuku, Mwelwa Chembensofu, Clarissa Prazeres da Costa, Kabemba E Mwape, Andrea S Winkler, Isaac K Phiri
BACKGROUND: Intestinal helminth infections are among the most common infections worldwide and have a negative impact on the health, education, nutrition and economic development of affected populations. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of intestinal helminthiasis, including T. solium taeniasis, using a large-scale community-based study in Chiparamba area of Chipata District in the Eastern province of Zambia. METHODS/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: A cross-sectional study was conducted between June 2019 and December 2022 in a rural community of 25 randomly selected villages known to be at risk for T...
November 20, 2023: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases