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ArticlePathogens (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Geohelminthiasis and Malaria Co-Infection in Pregnant Women in Kinshasa: Case of Lisungi and Lukunga Hospitals in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Clarisse Dianzenza, Japhet Kabalu Tshiongo, Lise Kuseke, Francine Muswele, Gustave Kasereka, Daddy Mangungulu, Eddy Kakiese Laken, Vivi Maketa Tevuzula, Kassoum Kayentao, Hypolite Muhindo Mavoko

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Clarisse DianzenzaDepartment of Tropical Medicine, University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN), Kinshasa P.O. Box 01306, Democratic Republic of the Congo.ORCID 0009-0006-4253-0706
Japhet Kabalu TshiongoDepartment of Tropical Medicine, University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN), Kinshasa P.O. Box 01306, Democratic Republic of the Congo.ORCID 0000-0002-2344-1111
Lise KusekeDepartment of Tropical Medicine, University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN), Kinshasa P.O. Box 01306, Democratic Republic of the Congo.ORCID 0009-0007-6158-4424
Francine MusweleDepartment of Tropical Medicine, University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN), Kinshasa P.O. Box 01306, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Gustave KaserekaDepartment of Tropical Medicine, University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN), Kinshasa P.O. Box 01306, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Daddy MangunguluDepartment of Tropical Medicine, University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN), Kinshasa P.O. Box 01306, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Eddy Kakiese LakenDepartment of Tropical Medicine, University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN), Kinshasa P.O. Box 01306, Democratic Republic of the Congo.ORCID 0000-0002-7834-3121
Vivi Maketa TevuzulaDepartment of Tropical Medicine, University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN), Kinshasa P.O. Box 01306, Democratic Republic of the Congo.ORCID 0000-0002-9007-1376
Kassoum KayentaoParasites and Microbes Research and Training Center (PMRTC), University of Sciences of Techniques and Technologies of Bamako (USTTB), Bamako BP 1805, Mali.
Hypolite Muhindo MavokoDepartment of Tropical Medicine, University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN), Kinshasa P.O. Box 01306, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Funding

European Union and the Global Health EDCTP3 grant agreement no. 101145638 - PYRAPREG extendedHolger Pӧhlmann Foundation (HPF) small grant
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Abstract

backgroundGeohelminthiasis and malaria are major public health problems in Kinshasa. Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to these conditions due to their weakened immunity, with severe complications such as maternal anemia and low birth weight. This study assessed the prevalence and associated factors of geohelminth-malaria co-infection.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in two hospitals in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, which included 336 pregnant women. The lab analyses included thick smears for malaria, stool examinations for geohelminths, and hemoglobin measurements. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify associated variables, with a significance level set at

resultsGeohelminth-malaria co-infection was observed in 5.7% of pregnant women, while the prevalence of geohelminthiasis alone was 7.7%.

conclusionsAlthough co-infection prevalence was low in Kinshasa, the third trimester is a risk period. Systematic screening and integrated management during pregnancy are recommended.

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CoinfectionHelminthiasisMalariaAdolescentAdultAncylostomiasisAnimalsAscariasisAscaris lumbricoidesCross-Sectional StudiesDemocratic Republic of the CongoFemaleHumansPregnancyPregnancy Complications, ParasiticPrevalenceanemiaDemocratic Republic of the CongoKinshasaPlasmodium falciparumpregnancysoil-transmitted helminthiasis

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