Community-Based Control of Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis in the Epidemiological Context of a Large Dam in Cote D’ivoire
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Côte d’Ivoire, located in West Africa, is not spared. Many parasitic diseases exist in this country. Schistosomiasis is widespread (Doumenge et al., 1987; N’Goran et al., 1997; N’Guessan et al., 2007; Raso et al., 2005; Utzinger et al., 2000; WHO, 2011) with prevalence generally higher in communities around the water projects built to solve the problems of electrical safety and / or food (Steinmann, 2006). As for soil-transmitted helminthiasis, there is very little data on the prevalence and intensity in Côte d'Ivoire. But according to the WHO, they are common throughout the territory [WHO, 2010.3]. The available data show that the prevalence of hookworm infection may reach 100% in endemic communities in Côte d'Ivoire, 71.6% of ascariasis and trichuriasis 24%. Concerning soil-transmitted helminth in‐ fections, hookworm is the main parasite of our study area with 50% prevalence and less than 10% for other affections (N’Guessan, 2003).
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