| Title | HIV and Schistosoma haematobium prevalences correlate in sub-Saharan Africa. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2013 |
| Authors | Ndeffo Mbah, Martial L., Eric M. Poolman, Paul K. Drain, Megan P. Coffee, Marieke J. van der Werf, and Alison P. Galvani |
| Journal | Tropical medicine & international health : TM & IH |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pagination | 1174-9 |
| Date Published | 2013 Oct |
| ISSN | 1365-3156 |
| Keywords | Adolescent, Adult, Africa South of the Sahara, Animals, Circumcision, Male, Female, Genitalia, HIV, HIV Infections, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Prevalence, Regression Analysis, Reproductive Tract Infections, Risk Factors, Schistosoma haematobium, Schistosomiasis haematobia, Young Adult |
| Abstract | Epidemiological studies have observed that genital schistosomiasis increases the risk of HIV infection in Africa. We analysed the correlation between Schistosoma haematobium prevalence and HIV prevalence across sub-Saharan African countries. |
| DOI | 10.1111/tmi.12165 |
| Alternate Journal | Trop. Med. Int. Health |
