Schistosoma Mansoni Morbidity in Children Aged 1-5 Years
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-02-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study is about intestinal schistosomiasis, commonly known as bilharzia, in children aged
1-5 years along Lake Victoria shoreline.The children will be screened for S. mansoni and the
effects of the disease will be assessed.Children found positive with S. mansoni will be
treated with praziquantel and followed up for a year.