Schistosoma mansoni Infection Prevalence and Associated Determinant Factors among School Children in Mana District, Jimma Zone, Oromia Region, South West Ethiopia

Abstract

Background: Human Schistosomiasis caused by S. mansoni is among the chronic neglected tropical parasitic disease. Water bodies harboring intermediate host and infested with infective Cercaria is risk factor for getting infection and contact with it for different domestic purposes. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine S. mansoni infections prevalence and associated determinant factors among School Children in Manna District, Southwest, Ethiopia.