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. 2022 Aug 16;88(1):71. doi: 10.5334/aogh.3704

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Maps of Nigeria and Jigawa state showing Jidawa and Zobiya — Map of the study locations (Source: GIS and Remote Sensing Software Arc Map 10.1 Department of Geography ABU, Zaria). (A) Map of Nigeria showing Jagawa State, a state in Northern Nigeria, which is has been identified as one of the few states lacking data on the prevalence of schistosomiasis [19]. (B) Detailed map of Jigawa State showing the local government areas (LGAs). The study locations are communities in Dutse LGA (yellow colour). (C) The expanded map of Dutse LGA showing the study area. The study communities were Jidawa and Zobiya, which are approximately 2 km apart and both walking distances from Warwade dam that is in between the communities. Warwade dam is a water body used by the locals for recreational, fishing, and agricultural purposes, and it was recently reported to be heavily infested with snails that transmit UgS [24].