Bayesian risk mapping and model-based estimation of Schistosoma haematobium-Schistosoma mansoni co-distribution in Côte d'Ivoire.

Schistosoma haematobium and Schistosoma mansoni are blood flukes that cause urogenital and intestinal schistosomiasis, respectively. In Côte d'Ivoire, both species are endemic and control efforts are being scaled up. Accurate knowledge of the geographical distribution, including delineation of...

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Main Authors: Frédérique Chammartin, Clarisse A Houngbedji, Eveline Hürlimann, Richard B Yapi, Kigbafori D Silué, Gotianwa Soro, Ferdinand N Kouamé, Eliézer K N Goran, Jürg Utzinger, Giovanna Raso, Penelope Vounatsou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-12-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4270510?pdf=render