Malaria and diseases caused by soil-transmitted helminths (STH) were found to occur simultaneously in multiple cases in Nigeria, particularly in the south-south and southeast regions, according to a new report.
In contrast, the northwest region showed lower co-morbidity of the two diseases, despite higher malaria prevalence. This co-occurrence underscored the compounded health burden in the southern region of Nigeria, necessitating integrated disease management approaches that encompass community education on hygiene practices and regular health screenings for both diseases.
The study published in the journal Infectious Diseases of Poverty April 2, 2025 looked at the co-morbidity of malaria and STH infections, including Ascaris lumbricoides (roundworm), Ancylostoma duodenale (old world hookworm), Necator americanus…