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ArticleTropical medicine and infectious disease2025

Polyparasitic Infections: Associated Factors and Effect on the Haemoglobin Level of Children Living in Lambaréné Remote and Surrounding Rural Areas from Gabon-A Cross-Sectional Study.

Paul Alvyn Nguema-Moure, Bayode Romeo Adegbite, Moustapha Nzamba Maloum, Jean-Claude Dejon-Agobé, Roméo-Aimé Laclong Lontchi, Yabo Josiane Honkpehedji, Danny-Carrel Manfoumbi Mabicka, Christian Chassem-Lapue, Pavel Warry Sole, Stephane Ogoula and 5 more

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Paul Alvyn Nguema-MoureCentre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Lambaréné BP 242, Gabon.
Bayode Romeo AdegbiteCentre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Lambaréné BP 242, Gabon.ORCID 0000-0003-4208-6212
Moustapha Nzamba MaloumCentre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Lambaréné BP 242, Gabon.ORCID 0000-0001-8213-8465
Jean-Claude Dejon-AgobéCentre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Lambaréné BP 242, Gabon.ORCID 0000-0003-3816-998X
Roméo-Aimé Laclong LontchiCentre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Lambaréné BP 242, Gabon.
Yabo Josiane HonkpehedjiCentre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Lambaréné BP 242, Gabon.
Danny-Carrel Manfoumbi MabickaCentre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Lambaréné BP 242, Gabon.
Christian Chassem-LapueCentre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Lambaréné BP 242, Gabon.
Pavel Warry SoleCentre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Lambaréné BP 242, Gabon.
Stephane OgoulaCentre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Lambaréné BP 242, Gabon.
Fabrice Beral M'BaidigiumCentre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Lambaréné BP 242, Gabon.
Jenny Mouloungui-MavoungouCentre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Lambaréné BP 242, Gabon.
Michael RamharterCentre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Lambaréné BP 242, Gabon.ORCID 0000-0002-9259-1885
Peter Gottfried KremsnerCentre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Lambaréné BP 242, Gabon.
Ayôla Akim AdegnikaCentre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), Lambaréné BP 242, Gabon.ORCID 0000-0003-3197-5946

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Central Africa Clinical Research Network Cant2015Organisation de la Coordination pour la lutte contre les Endémies en Afrique Centrale RegNet2015-1045
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Abstract

backgroundPolyparasitic infections remain widespread in endemic regions, yet its contributing factors and health impact are not well understood. This study aims to estimate the prevalence and associated factors and examines the effect of polyparasitic infection on haemoglobin levels among children.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in Lambaréné, Gabon, among children aged 2-17 years from November 2019 to December 2020. Haemoglobin levels, environmental conditions, and sociodemographic data were collected. Stool, urine, and blood samples were analysed using light microscopy for parasite detection. Factors associated with polyparasitism were explored.

resultsOut of 656 participants, 65.4% had at least one infection, with intestinal protozoa species (21.3%),

conclusionsThese findings emphasise the burden of polyparasitic infections and adverse health effects in Lambaréné, Gabon.

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haemoglobinneglected tropical diseasespolyparasitic infectionssoil-transmitted helminths infectionsurinary schistosomiasis

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PMCPMC12390042

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