Prevalence and associated factors of Schistosomiasis among children in Yemen: implications for an effective control programme.
Schistosomiasis, one of the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases, is a life-threatening public health problem in Yemen especially in rural communities. This cross-sectional study aims to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of schistosomiasis among children in rural Yemen.Urine...
Main Authors: | Hany Sady, Hesham M Al-Mekhlafi, Mohammed A K Mahdy, Yvonne A L Lim, Rohela Mahmud, Johari Surin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2013-01-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3749985?pdf=render |
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