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The diagnostic accuracy of routine clinical findings for detection of esophageal varices in rural sub-Saharan Africa where schistosomiasis is endemic
(African Health Sciences, 2019)
Background: Variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is common in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, poor access to endoscopy services precludes the diagnosis of varices. Objectives: We determined the diagnostic ...
Epidemiology and control of intestinal schistosomiasis on the Sesse Islands, Uganda
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2010)
Background: Intestinal schistosomiasis is often widespread among the populations living around Lake Victoria and
on its islands. The Sesse Island group (containing some 84 islands), however, is typically assumed to be a ...
Microgeographical and tribal variations in water contact and Schistosoma mansoni exposure within a Ugandan fishing community
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2007)
objective To explore patterns of water contact and Schistosoma mansoni exposure by age, sex, tribe
and space within a single village.
methods For 10 months, we systematically observed water contacts made by the 800 ...