| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6127258 | Acta Tropica | 2015 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
- Integrated liver fluke control using ecohealth approach in Lawa Lake, Thailand.
- Key interventions include treatment, IEC, fish, snail and ecological monitoring.
- 5-Years implementation revealed human infection rate declined to less than one third.
- Cyprinoid fish showed <1% prevalence compared to a maximum of 70% at baseline.
- The “Lawa model” has now applied to other endemic areas of Thailand.
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Authors
Banchob Sripa, Sirikachorn Tangkawattana, Thewarach Laha, Sasithorn Kaewkes, Frank F. Mallory, John F. Smith, Bruce A. Wilcox,