Morbidity associated with Schistosoma mansoni infection in north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Background: Reducing morbidity is the main target of schistosomiasis control efforts, yet only rarely do control programmes assess morbidity linked to Schistosoma sp. infection. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and particularly in north-eastern Ituri Province, little is known about morbidity associated with Schistosoma mansoni infection.

Patients with severe schistosomiasis mansoni in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Background: Severe hepatosplenic complications arise in patients with chronic Schistosoma mansoni infection after heavy exposure to disease agents in endemic areas. These complications are rarely reported and, hence, underestimated.

Case Presentation: We report on eight patients with severe morbidity associated with S.