Schistosomiasis in Nigeria : gleaning from the past to improve current efforts towards control.
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2020
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The effort to control schistosomiasis in Nigeria has been scaled up the past few years. Schistosomiasis affects all
age groups, however, school children are at the highest risk of the disease. In the past years, global partners in
schistosomiasis control have renewed their commitments. Many countries including few in Africa are working
towards eliminating the disease. In Nigeria, the transmission of schistosomiasis is still active. This poses a serious
health challenge as morbidity builds up in infected individuals. Mass drug administration (MDA) has helped to
reduce morbidity but it is not adequate to abate transmission in many areas of the country. The integration of
other aspects of control will provide a more sustainable result. This review attempted to discuss schistosomiasis
transmission patterns in Nigeria in different eras. We identified some pitfalls in efforts towards the control of
schistosomiasis in Nigeria. We recommended research priority in areas of neglect and advocated for integrated
control.
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Morbidity, Mass drug administration, Integrated control
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OYEYEMI, O. T.; JEREMIAS, W. de J.; GRENFELL, R. F. Q. Schistosomiasis in Nigeria: gleaning from the past to improve current efforts towards control. One Health, v. 11, 2020. Disponível em: <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352771420302846>. Acesso em: 11 out. 2022.