Vaccination or mass drug administration against schistosomiasis: a hypothetical cost-effectiveness modelling comparison
Abstract Background Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease, targeted by the World Health Organization for reduction in morbidity by 2020. It is caused by parasitic flukes that spread through contamination of local water sources. Traditional control focuses on mass drug administration, which...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-10-01
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| Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-019-3749-4 |