Algorithm for diagnosis of early Schistosoma haematobium using prodromal signs and symptoms in pre-school age children in an endemic district in Zimbabwe.
IntroductionPrompt diagnosis of acute schistosomiasis benefits the individual and provides opportunities for early public health intervention.In endemic areas schistosomiasis is usually contracted during the first 5 years of life, thus it is critical to look at how the infection manifests in this age group.The aim of this study was to describe the