Environmental and Behavioral Determinants of Schistosomiasis in Bodo Community, Rivers State, Nigeria
Sampson Margret, Uzochukwu G. Ekeleme, Christopher Chike A. Okereke, Stephanie Akunna Adiruo, Bagbi Loveday Elebari, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Osuji Chidubem Daniel, Ezejindu Cosmas Nnadozie, Chinyere Adanna Alinno, Juliana Chinyere Omire, Nkachukwu Faith Ngozi & Uchechukwu M. Chukwuocha · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025
Introduction: Schistosomiasis, caused by parasitic trematodes of the genus Schistosoma, remains a major public health challenge in many tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in communities with inadequate access to sanitation and safe drinking water. In Rivers State, Nig...