Publications by authors named "Ruth Clements"
Infect Dis Poverty
January 2022
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigated the presence of trematode parasites, specifically Schistosoma spp., among human populations near the lakes of Ounianga in Northern Chad, prompted by local health concerns and reports of infections in livestock.
- - Conducted in January 2019, the research involved a cross-sectional survey of 258 participants to test for infections, focus group discussions on health access, and surveys for intermediate host snails, with analyses employing both statistical and qualitative methods.
- - Results showed a 39.2% prevalence of S. haematobium infections, with a significant proportion suffering from heavy infections, while S. mansoni had a lower detection rate but lacked identifiable intermediate host snails, leaving its impact uncertain.
