Spatial distribution of schistosomiasis and treatment needs in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and geostatistical analysis
YS Lai, P Biedermann, UF Ekpo, A Garba… - The Lancet infectious …, 2015 - thelancet.com
Background Schistosomiasis affects more than 200 million individuals, mostly in sub-
Saharan Africa, but empirical estimates of the disease burden in this region are unavailable …
Saharan Africa, but empirical estimates of the disease burden in this region are unavailable …
Prevention and control of schistosomiasis: a current perspective
MT Inobaya, RM Olveda, TNP Chau… - Research and reports …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease that ranks second only to malaria in terms of
human suffering in the tropics and subtropics. Five species are known to infect man and …
human suffering in the tropics and subtropics. Five species are known to infect man and …
[图书][B] Schistosomiasis: progress report 2001-2011, strategic plan 2012-2020
World Health Organization - 2013 - apps.who.int
PROGRESS REPORT 2001–2011 AND STRATEGIC PLAN 2012–2020 Page 1 Preventive
Chemotherapy and Transmission Control (PCT) Department of Control of Neglected Tropical …
Chemotherapy and Transmission Control (PCT) Department of Control of Neglected Tropical …
Schistosomiasis elimination: lessons from the past guide the future
DJ Gray, DP McManus, Y Li, GM Williams… - The Lancet infectious …, 2010 - thelancet.com
Schistosomiasis is a major neglected tropical disease, with more than 200 million people
infected and close to 800 million at risk. The disease burden is estimated to exceed 70 …
infected and close to 800 million at risk. The disease burden is estimated to exceed 70 …
[HTML][HTML] A research agenda for helminth diseases of humans: intervention for control and elimination
RK Prichard, MG Basanez, BA Boatin… - PLoS neglected …, 2012 - journals.plos.org
Recognising the burden helminth infections impose on human populations, and particularly
the poor, major intervention programmes have been launched to control onchocerciasis …
the poor, major intervention programmes have been launched to control onchocerciasis …
[HTML][HTML] Utility of repeated praziquantel dosing in the treatment of schistosomiasis in high-risk communities in Africa: a systematic review
Background Controversy persists about the optimal approach to drug-based control of
schistosomiasis in high-risk communities. In a systematic review of published studies, we …
schistosomiasis in high-risk communities. In a systematic review of published studies, we …
[HTML][HTML] Defining persistent hotspots: areas that fail to decrease meaningfully in prevalence after multiple years of mass drug administration with praziquantel for …
N Kittur, S Binder, CH Campbell Jr… - The American journal …, 2017 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Preventive chemotherapy with praziquantel for schistosomiasis morbidity control is
commonly done by mass drug administration (MDA). MDA regimen is usually based on …
commonly done by mass drug administration (MDA). MDA regimen is usually based on …
Schistosomiasis in infants and preschool-aged children: infection in a single Schistosoma haematobium and a mixed S. haematobium–S. mansoni foci of Niger
A Garba, N Barkiré, A Djibo, MS Lamine, B Sofo… - Acta tropica, 2010 - Elsevier
The burden of schistosomiasis in infants and preschool-aged children and their mothers is
poorly known. We carried out a cross-sectional epidemiological survey in two villages in …
poorly known. We carried out a cross-sectional epidemiological survey in two villages in …
[HTML][HTML] Control of soil-transmitted helminths in sub-Saharan Africa: diagnosis, drug efficacy concerns and challenges
LAT Tchuenté - Acta tropica, 2011 - Elsevier
Soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) occur throughout the developing world and remain a
major public health problem in the poorest communities with enormous consequences on …
major public health problem in the poorest communities with enormous consequences on …
[HTML][HTML] Integrated implementation of programs targeting neglected tropical diseases through preventive chemotherapy: proving the feasibility at national scale
M Linehan, C Hanson, A Weaver, M Baker… - The American journal …, 2011 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Abstract In 2006, the United States Agency for International Development established the
Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Control Program to facilitate integration of national …
Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Control Program to facilitate integration of national …