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Fig. 2 | Infectious Diseases of Poverty

Fig. 2

From: Capacity gaps in health facilities for case management of intestinal schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Burundi

Fig. 2

Symptoms related to intestinal schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis, as mentioned by care providers in 65 health facilities. For intestinal schistosomiasis, “Other” refers to other (non- or less-specific) symptoms: fever, headache, “ballonnement abdominal” (bloated feeling, flatulence and swollen abdomen), nausea and vomiting. “Advanced stage” is related to symptoms for advanced disease such as oedema, ascites and haematemesis. For soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH), “Other” refers to other (non-specific) symptoms: chest pain, low back pain, fever and loss of weight

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