[Endemic parasitic epidemiology in the anti-salt dam area of Bignona (Senegal)]

Dakar Med. 1991;36(2):139-44.
[Article in French]

Abstract

During the study in the anti-salt dam area in Bignona, we noted that malaria was mesoendemic (IP = 45.2%), with a high transmission during the rainy season. Prevalence rate of schistosomiasis was low. Intestinal parasites were frequent (74.4%). It is to be feared with the putting salt out, the prevalence rate of the parasitic diseases would increase, so it is important to create an unity of follow up.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic / epidemiology
  • Malaria / epidemiology
  • Parasitic Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Schistosomiasis / epidemiology
  • Senegal