Prevalence and intensity of urinary schistomomiasis in primary school children of Kotto Barombi Health Area, Cameroon

Abstract

Barombi Kotto village was identified as the focus of urinary schistosomiasis, with the highest recorded in children dwelling on the island, the surrounding lake being the main focus of transmission. Focal snail control as an adjunct of chemotherapy and intensive health education for the local population are strongly recommended as a means of reducing the high infection rate in the area.