Differential impact of mass and targeted praziquantel delivery on schistosomiasis control in school-aged children: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

<h4>Background</h4>Schistosomiasis is a widespread public health concern in the poorest regions of the world. The principal control strategy is regular praziquantel administration to school-aged children in endemic areas. With calls for the elimination of schistosomiasis as a public heal...

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Main Authors: Danielle M Cribb, Naomi E Clarke, Suhail A R Doi, Susana Vaz Nery
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-10-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0007808