Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6127112 | Acta Tropica | 2014 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
- Single dose mass chemotherapy can control S. mansoni in certain settings.
- Limited snail control may help boosting mass chemotherapy.
- Persistence of low active transmission of S. mansoni in treated communities.
- Transmission is associated with specific water site contacts and occupation (farmer).
- Farmers should have priority treatment because of their higher risk of infection.
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Authors
Stefanie N. Hofstede, Adriana Tami, Genevieve A.F.S. van Liere, Diana Ballén, Renzo N. Incani,