This study is about intestinal schistosomiasis, commonly known as bilharzia, in children aged 1-5 years along Lake Victoria shoreline.The children will be screened for S. mansoni and the effects of the disease will be assessed.Children found positive with S. mansoni will be treated with praziquantel and followed up for a year.
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Presence/absence of organomegaly at Day 0 and 8 months follow-up visits
Timeframe: 2 years