Prevalence of Schistosomiasis
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S. haematobium was first discovered in Sierra Leone in 1909 [1,2], and S. mansoni was later discovered in 1934 in the north of the country [1]. Recovered snail samples included both Bulinus globosus and Biomphalaria pfeifferi [1]. Peak transmission of schistosomiasis takes place at the beginning of the dry season, when water levels and habitat conditions are most suitable for snail hosts [1]. Additionally, schistosomiasis is more endemic in areas of agriculture [1], mining [1,3], and bathing sites [1,2,4]. Both S. haematobium and S. mansoni remain endemic in Sierra Leone [4]. The History of Schistosomiasis in Sierra Leone
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