Publications by authors named "Momodu M Bangura"
Article Synopsis
- * A study surveyed fifteen schools in six highly endemic districts, revealing a significant decrease in S. mansoni and hookworm prevalence six months after the MDA, with rates dropping from 69.0% to 38.2% and 41.7% to 14.5%, respectively.
- * The results indicate that the MDA led to a marked reduction in infection levels among children, potentially decreasing related health issues like anemia in affected populations.
Background: National mapping of lymphatic filariasis (LF) was conducted using immunochromatographic tests (ICT) in 2005 to determine endemicity and geographic spread of the disease. A baseline microfilaria survey was then conducted to determine LF prevalence and microfilaria intensity.
Methods: In 2005 1,982 persons of 15 years and over from 14 health districts were selected and fingertip blood samples were tested with ICT cards.