Efficacy and safety of praziquantel against Schistosoma haematobium in the Ikata-Likoko area of southwest Cameroon

Efficacy and safety of praziquantel against Schistosoma haematobium in the Ikata-Likoko area of southwest Cameroon

Abstract Background Schistosomiasis remains a parasitic infection of public health importance especially in Africa south of the Sahara including Cameroon. Chemotherapy using praziquantel has been the most effective and widespread control measure used. However, there are reports of reduced efficacy o...

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Main Authors: Calvin Bisong Ebai, Helen Kuokuo Kimbi, Irene Ule Ngole Sumbele, Jude Ebah Yunga, Leopold Gustave Lehman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Health
Subjects:
Cameroon
Efficacy
Egg reduction rate
Praziquantel
Safety
Schistosoma haematobium
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41182-017-0071-8

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