Strongyloides stercoralis: Spatial distribution of a highly prevalent and ubiquitous soil-transmitted helminth in Cambodia.
<h4>Background</h4>Strongyloides stercoralis is a neglected soil-transmitted helminth that occurs worldwide, though it is particularly endemic in tropical and subtropical areas. It can cause long-lasting and potentially fatal infections due to its ability to replicate within its host. S....
Main Authors: | Armelle Forrer, Virak Khieu, Penelope Vounatsou, Paiboon Sithithaworn, Sirowan Ruantip, Rekol Huy, Sinuon Muth, Peter Odermatt |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2019-06-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0006943 |
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