2024
Yes
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0012508
Efon-Ekangouo, Arnauld
Africa
Observational
Epidemiology Study
Students
Elementary (K-5)
Middle/Jr High (6-8)
High School (9-12)
Parasites
Infections
A cross-sectional study in 10 Cameroonian schools analyzed stool from 491 children using Kato-Katz. STH prevalence was 83.9%, mainly Trichuris trichiura. Poor WASH compliance, despite deworming programs, suggests gaps in current control strategies.