Schistosoma Mansoni Morbidity in Children Aged 1-5 Years

Summary

This study is about intestinal schistosomiasis, commonly known as bilharzia, in children aged 1-5 years along Lake Victoria shoreline.The children will be screened for S. mansoni and the effects of the disease will be assessed.Children found positive with S. mansoni will be treated with praziquantel and followed up for a year.

Timeline

Start

2012-12

Primary completion

2014-02

Completion

2014-02

Drugs

Indications