AUG 1, 2026 · JOURNAL ARTICLE
Molecular Epidemiological Assessment of Schistosoma haematobium Infection Through PCR Amplification of Dra 1 Repeat Sequences in Sokoto State, Nigeria
Bulletins of Natural and Applied Sciences
A descriptive cross-sectional survey of infection prevalence using both microscopy and PCR in three Nigerian communities; establishes feasibility of molecular detection but lacks a control group, comparative effectiveness data, or clinical outcomes to guide practice.
Reported
Overall prevalence19.33% (92/476)
Prevalence age 10–14 years31.25%
Prevalence males24.83%