Prevalence and intensity of STH infections in Sierra Leonean school children

Last updated on Nov 27, 2020
Collage of various helminth eggs by Catalina Maya Rendón

Project description will be available shortly, please bear with me as I update the site. In the meantime, you can check out the publications associated with this project.

research NTDs STH
Nsa Dada, PhD
Nsa Dada, PhD
Founder and Lead
Mosquito Microbiome Consortium

Entomologist and microbial ecologist fascinated with microbial interactions that underpin insect evolutionary responses to changes in their habitats.

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Publications

Mass drug administration significantly reduces infection of Schistosoma mansoni and hookworm in school children in the national control program in Sierra Leone

This study shows a significant reduction of schistosoma mansoni and hookworm infections in school-aged children in Sierra Leone, following a mass administration of praziquantel and mebendazole.
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Improved mapping strategy to better inform policy on the control of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Sierra Leone

This study showed an improvement in the mapping of schistimiasis and soil transmitted helminthiasis infections in Sierra Leone, and proposes this new strategy for improved disease surveillance and control policies
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