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Association between questionnaire responses and Schistosoma mansoni infection in children, Uganda*
| Response | No. | % Positive* | OR (95% confidence interval) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood in stool | 1,169 | 43.7 | 2.06 (1.59–2.67) | < 0.0001 |
| Diarrhea | 1,238 | 78.7 | 2.55 (1.12–2.43) | 0.011 |
| Abdominal pain | 1,286 | 70.5 | 1.35 (0.98–1.85) | 0.066 |
| Blood in stool and diarrhea and abdominal pain | 1,119 | 35.2 | 1.43 (1.07–1.93) | 0.017 |
Percentage of persons who reported a history of the relevant sign or symptom.
