Journal of Tropical Diseases & Public Health

Abebe Alemu

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• Research Article
  The Association between Abo Blood Groups and Intestinal Schistosomiasis among Masero Primary School Children in Sanja, Northwest Ethiopia
  Author(s): Ayenew Addisu, Zinaye Tekeste, Amare Teshome, Abebe Alemu, Habte Tesfa, Belete Biadgo and Andargachew GebeyawAyenew Addisu, Zinaye Tekeste, Amare Teshome, Abebe Alemu, Habte Tesfa, Belete Biadgo and Andargachew Gebeyaw
  
  Intestinal schistosomiasis, caused by the worm Schistosoma mansoni is one of the most common tropical diseases and poses serious health related morbidities. The effect of ABO blood group on intensity schistosomiasis has been studied, but there is discrepancy between the studies. The aim of this study was to assess the association of ABO blood groups and intestinal S. mansoni infection. A school-based cross-sectional study was conducted among Masero primary school children at Sanja, Northwest Ethiopia. A simple random sampling strategy was used to select study participants. All students (410) present during the study period were enrolled. ABO blood groups were typed by agglutination using commercial antisera and stool examination was done using the direct stool examination and Kato–Katz techniques. Finally the data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 16 statistical softw.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-891X.1000196

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