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Characteristics of the study population categorized by S. mansoni egg excretion
| S. mansoni egg-positive at baseline (N = 53) | S. mansoni egg-negative at baseline and became egg-positive (N = 14) | S. mansoni egg-negative throughout (N = 23) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (in years; mean ± SD) | 36.8 ± 10.1 | 34.3 ± 13.3 | 35 ± 9.1 |
| Years spent in proximity to the lake (mean ± SD) | 21 ± 2.2 | 21 ± 2.7 | 23 ± 3.1 |
| CD4+ at baseline (median, range) | 201, 22–546 | 234, 69–507 | 189, 15–393 |
