Single Versus Double Dose Praziquantel Comparison on Efficacy and Schistosoma mansoni Re-Infection in Preschool-Age Children in Uganda: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
BACKGROUND:Schistosoma mansoni infection is proven to be a major health problem of preschool-age children in sub-Saharan Africa, yet this age category is not part of the schistosomiasis control program. The objective of this study was to compare the impact of single and double dose praziquantel (PZQ...
Main Authors: | Allen Nalugwa, Fred Nuwaha, Edridah Muheki Tukahebwa, Annette Olsen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2015-05-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4444284?pdf=render |
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