Efficacy and safety of praziquantel treatment against Schistosoma mansoni infection among pre-school age children in southern Ethiopia

Abstract Background Preventive chemotherapy with a single dose of praziquantel given to an all-at-risk population through mass drug administration is the cornerstone intervention to control and eliminate schistosomiasis as a public health problem. This intervention mainly targets school age children...

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Published in:	Tropical Medicine and Health
Main Authors:	Tafese Tadele, Ayalew Astatkie, Birkneh Tilahun Tadesse, Eyasu Makonnen, Eleni Aklillu, Solomon Mequanente Abay
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2023-12-01
Subjects:	Efficacy Safety Praziquantel Pre-school age children Schistosomiasis, Schistosoma mansoni Cure rate
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-023-00562-4