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Malaria and helminth co-infections in school and preschool children: a cross-sectional study in Magu district, north-western Tanzania by Kinung'hi, Safari M, Magnussen, Pascal, Kaatano, Godfrey M, Kishamawe, Coleman, Vennervald, Birgitte J

“…Malaria, schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminth infections (STH) are important parasitic infections in Sub-Saharan Africa where a significant proportion…”
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Control and elimination of Schistosoma mansoni infection in adult individuals on Ukerewe island, northwestern Tanzania: baseline results before implementation of intervention measures by Mazigo, Humphrey D, Chiombola, Crecencia Edward, Mugassa, Stella, Magambo, Magreth, Kaatano, Godfrey M, Leeyio, Titus, Mwangoka, Erick Simon, Baumba, Tumaini, Kreibich, Saskia, Kasang, Christa, Fuss, Antje, Mueller, Andreas

“…Communities living along the shoreline and on the islands of Lake Victoria in northwestern Tanzania remain endemic for schistosomiasis and suffer from the…”
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Intestinal schistosomiasis of Ijinga Island, north-western Tanzania: prevalence, intensity of infection, hepatosplenic morbidities and their associated factors by Mueller, Andreas, Fuss, Antje, Ziegler, Uwe, Kaatano, Godfrey M, Mazigo, Humphrey D

“…Intestinal schistosomiasis is highly endemic in Tanzania and mass drug administration (MDA) using praziquantel is the mainstay of the control program. However,…”
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Molecular Detection of Haplorchis pumilio Eggs in Schoolchildren, Kome Island, Lake Victoria, Tanzania by Shin, Hyejoo, Jung, Bong-Kwang, Ryoo, Seungwan, Hong, Sooji, Jeong, Heonwoo, Jeoung, Hoo-Gn, Kim, Sunhye, Kim, Sun, Kim, Min-Jae, Park, Hansol, Eom, Keeseon S, Kaatano, Godfrey M, Chai, Jong-Yil

“…A survey of intestinal helminths targeting 1,440 schoolchildren in 12 primary schools on Kome Island (Lake Victoria), Tanzania, revealed small trematode eggs…”
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Urogenital Schistosomiasis in Women of Reproductive Age in Tanzania's Lake Victoria Region by DOWNS, Jennifer A, MGUTA, Charles, KAATANO, Godfrey M, MITCHELL, Katrina B, BANG, Heejung, SIMPLICE, Harusha, KALLUVYA, Samuel E, CHANGALUCHA, John M, JOHNSON, Warren D, FITZGERALD, Daniel W

“…We conducted a community-based study of 457 women aged 18-50 years living in eight rural villages in northwest Tanzania. The prevalence of female urogenital…”
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Infection with Schistosoma mansoni has an Effect on Quality of Life, but not on Physical Fitness in Schoolchildren in Mwanza Region, North-Western Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study by Kinung'hi, Safari, Magnussen, Pascal, Kaatano, Godfrey, Olsen, Annette

“…Infection with Schistosoma mansoni negatively impact children's physical health and may influence their general well-being. The aim of this study was to…”
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Co-infection of Schistosoma mansoni/hepatitis C virus and their associated factors among adult individuals living in fishing villages, north-western Tanzania by Mazigo, Humphrey D, Kepha, Stella, Kaatano, Godfrey M, Kinung'hi, Safari M

“…Schistosoma mansoni and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) are co-existence in sub-Saharan Africa and co-infection is common among humans population. The immunological…”
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Coinfection of intestinal schistosomiasis and malaria and association with haemoglobin levels and nutritional status in school children in Mara region, Northwestern Tanzania: a cross-sectional exploratory study by Kinung'hi, Safari M, Mazigo, Humphrey D, Dunne, David W, Kepha, Stella, Kaatano, Godfrey, Kishamawe, Coleman, Ndokeji, Samuel, Angelo, Teckla, Nuwaha, Fred

“…Schistosomiasis represents a major public health problem in Tanzania despite ongoing national control efforts. This study examined whether intestinal…”
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices about malaria among communities: comparing epidemic and non-epidemic prone communities of Muleba district, North-western Tanzania by Kinung'hi, Safari M, Mashauri, Fabian, Mwanga, Joseph R, Nnko, Soori E, Kaatano, Godfrey M, Malima, Robert, Kishamawe, Coleman, Magesa, Stephen, Mboera, Leonard E G

“…Muleba district in North-western Tanzania has experienced malaria epidemics in recent years. Community knowledge, attitudes and practices are important in…”
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Impact of indoor residual spraying of lambda-cyhalothrin on malaria prevalence and anemia in an epidemic-prone district of Muleba, north-western Tanzania by Mashauri, Fabian M, Kinung'hi, Safari M, Kaatano, Godfrey M, Magesa, Stephen M, Kishamawe, Coleman, Mwanga, Joseph R, Nnko, Soori E, Malima, Robert C, Mero, Chacha N, Mboera, Leonard E G

“…The Government of Tanzania introduced indoor residual spraying (IRS) in Muleba district in north-western Tanzania after frequent malaria epidemics. Malaria…”
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A Multicentre Randomized Controlled Trial of the Efficacy and Safety of Single-Dose Praziquantel at 40 mg/kg vs. 60 mg/kg for Treating Intestinal Schistosomiasis in the Philippines, Mauritania, Tanzania and Brazil by Olliaro, P. L, Vaillant, M. T, Belizario, V. J, Lwambo, N. J, Ouldabdallahi, M, Pieri, O. S, Amarillo, M. L, Kaatano, G. M, Diaw, M, Domingues, A. C, Favre, T. C, Lapujade, O, Alves, F, Chitsulo, L

“…BACKGROUND: Praziquantel at 40 mg/kg in a single dose is the WHO recommended treatment for all forms of schistosomiasis, but 60 mg/kg is also deployed…”
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Bayesian spatial analysis and disease mapping: tools to enhance planning and implementation of a schistosomiasis control programme in Tanzania by Clements, Archie C. A., Lwambo, Nicholas J. S., Blair, Lynsey, Nyandindi, Ursuline, Kaatano, Godfrey, Kinung'hi, Safari, Webster, Joanne P., Fenwick, Alan, Brooker, Simon

“…Summary Objective  To predict the spatial distributions of Schistosoma haematobium and S. mansoni infections to assist planning the implementation of mass…”
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"Half plate of rice to a male casual sexual partner, full plate belongs to the husband": findings from a qualitative study on sexual behaviour in relation to HIV and AIDS in northern Tanzania by Mwanga, Joseph R, Mshana, Gerry, Kaatano, Godfrey, Changalucha, John

“…A thorough understanding of the contexts of sexual behaviour of the people who are vulnerable to HIV infection is an important component in the battle against…”
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Intake of alcoholic beverages is a predictor of iron status and hemoglobin in adult Tanzanians by Malenganisho, Wabyahe, Magnussen, Pascal, Vennervald, Birgitte Jyding, Krarup, Henrik, Kaestel, Pernille, Siza, Julius, Kaatano, Godfrey, Temu, Mansuet, Friis, Henrik

“…Iron deficiency is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa, but its predictors are not fully understood. We conducted a cross-sectional study among adults around Lake…”
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Changes in Morbidity, Physical Fitness, and Perceived Quality of Life among Schoolchildren following Four Years of Different Mass Drug Administration Strategies against Schistosoma mansoni Infection in Mwanza Region, Northwestern Tanzania by Olsen, Annette, Kinung'hi, Safari, Kaatano, Godfrey, Magnussen, Pascal

“…infection negatively impacts children's physical health and may influence general well-being. Schistosomiasis control programs aim at reducing morbidity…”
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Schistosoma mansoni Infection and Its Related Morbidity among Adults Living in Selected Villages of Mara Region, North-Western Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Exploratory Study by Mazigo, Humphrey D, Nuwaha, Fred, Dunne, David W, Kaatano, Godfrey M, Angelo, Tekla, Kepha, Stella, Kinung'hi, Safari M

“…Schistosoma mansoni is highly endemic in Tanzania and affects all age groups at different degrees. However, its control approach does not include adult…”
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Prevalence of Schistosomes and Soil-Transmitted Helminths and Morbidity Associated with Schistosomiasis among Adult Population in Lake Victoria Basin, Tanzania by Siza, J.E., National Institute of Medical Research, Mwanza, Tanzania, Kaatano, G.M., National Institute of Medical Research, Mwanza, Tanzania, Chai, J.Y., Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Eom, K.S., Chungbuk National University School of Medicine, Cheongju, Republic of Korea, Rim, H.J., Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Yong, T.S., Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Min, D.Y., Eulji University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, Chang, S.Y., Good Neighbors International, Tanzania Western Chapter, Mwanza, Tanzania, Ko, Y., Good Neighbors International, Tanzania Western Chapter, Mwanza, Tanzania, Changalucha, J.M., National Institute of Medical Research, Mwanza, Tanzania

“…The objective of this study was to carry out a community survey on schistosomiais and soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections in order to suggest feasible…”
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Schistosoma mansoni Infection and Its Related Morbidity among Adults Living in Selected Villages of Mara Region, North-Western Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Exploratory Study by Mazigo, Humphrey D, Nuwaha, Fred, Dunne, David W, Kaatano, Godfrey M, Angelo, Tekla, Kepha, Stella, Kinung'hi, Safari M

“…Schistosoma mansoni is highly endemic in Tanzania and affects all age groups at different degrees. However, its control approach does not include adult…”
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Improved Perceptions and Practices Related to Schistosomiasis and Intestinal Worm Infections Following PHAST Intervention on Kome Island, North-Western Tanzania by Mwanga, J.R., National Institute for Medical Research, Mwanza, Tanzania, Kaatano, G.M., National Institute for Medical Research, Mwanza, Tanzania, Siza, J.E., National Institute for Medical Research, Mwanza, Tanzania, Chang, S.Y., Good Neighbors International, Tanzania Western Chapter, Mwanza, Tanzania, Ko, Y., Good Neighbors International, Tanzania Western Chapter, Mwanza, Tanzania, Kullaya, C.M., Good Neighbors International, Tanzania Western Chapter, Mwanza, Tanzania, Nsabo, J., Good Neighbors International, Tanzania Western Chapter, Mwanza, Tanzania, Eom, K.S., Chungbuk National University School of Medicine, Cheongju,l Republic of Korea, Yong, T.S., Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Chai, J.Y., Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Min, D.Y., Eulji University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea, Rim, H.J., Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea, Changalucha, J.M., National Institute for Medical Research, Mwanza, Tanzania

“…Schistosomiasis and intestinal worm infections are widespread diseases of public health importance in Tanzania. A study on perceptions and practices related to…”
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Schistosoma mansoni-Related Hepatosplenic Morbidity in Adult Population on Kome Island, Sengerema District, Tanzania by Kaatano, Godfrey M, Min, Duk-Young, Siza, Julius E, Yong, Tai-Soon, Chai, Jong-Yil, Ko, Yunsuk, Chang, Su-Young, Changalucha, John M, Eom, Keeseon S, Rim, Han-Jong

“…Schistosomiasis is one of the important neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Tanzania, particularly in Lake Victoria zone. This baseline survey was a part of…”
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