Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease that affects over 100 million children in the world living mostly in sub-Saharan Africa. This thesis explored several aspects of the disease affecting the health of children from two African endemic countries: Kenya and Uganda. Epidemiological work revealed a worrisome association between schistosomiasis and malnutrition (both acute and chronic) as well as anaemia. A novel paediatric quality of life assessment was performed in children with the disease with a significant decrease in their psychosocial functioning. Read more