Publications by authors named "Edwige A Sokouri"
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- Schistosomiasis is a widespread disease in Côte d'Ivoire, and a study compared the conventional Kato Katz (KK) test with the more sensitive point-of-care circulating cathodic antigen (POC-CCA) test to improve control strategies for intestinal schistosomiasis.
- A survey involving 554 schoolchildren from eight elementary schools found that the prevalence of intestinal schistosomiasis was significantly higher when using the POC-CCA (67%) compared to the KK test (10%), highlighting the need for more effective diagnostic methods.
- Activities such as swimming and fishing were linked to higher infection rates, indicating a strong association between lifestyle choices and schistosomiasis prevalence, suggesting the necessity for targeted interventions.
Unlabelled: ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Intestinal schistosomiasis remains a worrying health problem, particularly in western Côte d'Ivoire, despite control efforts. It is therefore necessary to understand all the factors involved in the development of the disease, including biotic and abiotic factors. The aim of this study was to examine the factors that could support the maintenance of the intermediate host and its vectorial capacity in western Côte d'Ivoire.
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