Evaluation of a 25-year-program for the control of schistosomiasis mansoni in an endemic area in Brazil.

Evaluation of a 25-year-program for the control of schistosomiasis mansoni in an endemic area in Brazil.

BACKGROUND: Various studies showed that chemotherapy can control schistosomiasis morbidity, but association of measures (water supply, sewage disposal and increase of socioeconomic conditions) is necessary for transmission control. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: A survey dealing with socioeconomic...

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Main Authors: Ana K Sarvel, Aureo A Oliveira, Alexandre R Silva, Anna C L Lima, Naftale Katz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3057945?pdf=render

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