Distribution of schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminthiasis in Zimbabwe: towards a national plan of action for control and elimination.

Distribution of schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminthiasis in Zimbabwe: towards a national plan of action for control and elimination.

Schistosomiasis and STH are among the list of neglected tropical diseases considered for control by the WHO. Although both diseases are endemic in Zimbabwe, no nationwide control interventions have been implemented. For this reason in 2009 the Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Care included the...

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Main Authors: Nicholas Midzi, Takafira Mduluza, Moses J Chimbari, Clement Tshuma, Lincoln Charimari, Gibson Mhlanga, Portia Manangazira, Shungu M Munyati, Isaac Phiri, Susan L Mutambu, Stanley S Midzi, Anastancia Ncube, Lawrence P Muranzi, Simbarashe Rusakaniko, Francisca Mutapi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-08-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4133179?pdf=render

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