Urinary schistosomiasis among preschool children in a rural community near Abeokuta, Nigeria

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The control of schistosomiasis in Nigeria is mainly by mass treatment with praziquantel through the school system, with an absence of any provision for pre-school children. We therefore determined the prevalence and intensity of urin...

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Main Authors: Ekpo Uwem F, Laja-Deile Akintunde, Oluwole Akinola S, Sam-Wobo Sammy O, Mafiana Chiedu F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/3/1/58