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Schistosomiasis in Ethiopia.

H Kloos1, C T Lo, H Birrie

  • 1Department of Geography, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.

Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|January 1, 1988
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Schistosomiasis mansoni is prevalent in Ethiopian agricultural areas between 1300-2000m, while Schistosomiasis haematobium is confined to lowlands below 800m. Altitude, climate, and snail ecology significantly influence disease distribution and transmission patterns.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Geography
  • Parasitology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Schistosomiasis is a significant parasitic disease with varying distribution in Ethiopia.
  • Environmental and socio-economic factors influence the epidemiology of schistosomiasis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize existing literature on schistosomiasis distribution in Ethiopia.
  • To analyze the impact of altitude, climate, snail ecology, and human activities on schistosomiasis transmission.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of schistosomiasis studies conducted in Ethiopia between 1961 and 1986.
  • Analysis of prevalence data, geographical distribution, and environmental factors for Schistosomiasis mansoni and Schistosomiasis haematobium.

Main Results:

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  • Schistosomiasis mansoni reported in 62% of studied communities, with high prevalence (10-92%) in 23% of sites, primarily in agricultural areas between 1300-2000m altitude.
  • Schistosomiasis haematobium found in 30 of 54 communities, endemic below 800m altitude, with infection rates of 14-75% in 17 sites.
  • Altitude and water temperature are critical factors limiting transmission; S. mansoni transmission is restricted by high temperatures below 800m and low temperatures above 2200m, while S. haematobium is limited by snail host susceptibility and low temperatures in highlands.

Conclusions:

  • Altitude and climate are key determinants of schistosomiasis distribution in Ethiopia.
  • Snail intermediate host susceptibility and environmental conditions dictate focal transmission patterns.
  • Population movements and water resource development pose risks for increased S. mansoni spread; further research is needed for S. haematobium spread prediction.