Schistosomiasis mansoni incidence data in Rwanda can improve prevalence assessments, by providing high-resolution hotspot and risk factors identification

Schistosomiasis mansoni incidence data in Rwanda can improve prevalence assessments, by providing high-resolution hotspot and risk factors identification

Abstract Background Schistosomiasis mansoni constitutes a significant public health problem in Rwanda. The nationwide prevalence mapping conducted in 2007–2008 revealed that prevalence per district ranges from 0 to 69.5% among school children. In response, mass drug administration campaigns were ini...

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Main Authors: E. Nyandwi, A. Veldkamp, S. Amer, C. Karema, I. Umulisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Schistosomiasis mansoni
Incidence rates
Risk factors
Spatial scale
Empirical model
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-017-4816-4

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