Systematic review of the effectiveness of selected drugs for preventive chemotherapy for Taenia solium taeniasis.
<h4>Background</h4>Preventive chemotherapy is a useful tool for the control of Taenia solium taeniasis and cysticercosis. The aim of this systematic review is to assess the scientific evidence concerning the effectiveness and safety of different drugs in preventive chemotherapy for T. so...
Main Authors: | Michelle M Haby, Leopoldo A Sosa Leon, Ana Luciañez, Ruben Santiago Nicholls, Ludovic Reveiz, Meritxell Donadeu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2020-01-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0007873 |
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