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Nevertheless, preschool-age children (PSAC) are left out of control programs and consequently serve as a source of continued transmission. This study determined the prevalence and predictors of Schistosoma mansoni infection among PSAC.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among 417 PSAC. The infection prevalence and intensity was determined using the Kato\u2013Katz technique and a structured questionnaire was used to collect demographic and risk profile. A logistic regression model was used to determine factors associated with S. mansoni infection.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The prevalence of S. mansoni infection was 14.4% (95% confidence interval [CI] 11.2 to 18.1) and the geometric mean eggs per gram of faeces was 77.2 (95% CI 61.7 to 96.6) with 33.3% and 5.0% having moderate and heavy infections, respectively. Passive water contact (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 7.19 [95% CI 2.34 to 21.81]) and living within 500\u00a0m of a water body (AOR 16.25 [95% CI 4.97 to 53.21]) were significantly associated with S. mansoni infection (p&amp;lt;0.001).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>PSAC are at risk for S. mansoni infection and accumulating moderate to heavy infections. Proximity to a water body and engaging in passive water contact activities were significant predictors of infection. These findings call for the inclusion of PSAC in the ongoing praziquantel mass drug administration programs. 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