Malaria, schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminth burden and their correlation with anemia in children attending primary schools in kinshasa, democratic republic of congo

Abstract

Conclusion: Malaria and S. mansoni infection were strongly associated with high prevalence of anemia in schoolchildren. Therefore, specific school-based interventions, such as intermittent preventive treatment or prophylaxis, LLITN distribution, anthelminthic mass treatment and micronutrient supplementation are needed to improve school children's health.