The associations between Schistosoma mansoni infection, pre-treatment symptoms, praziquantel side effects, and treatment efficacy in Ugandan school-aged children.

<h4>Background</h4>Over 240 million people have schistosomiasis. Mass drug administration (MDA) with the anthelmintic praziquantel is the cornerstone of control. Treatment side effects are commonly observed and may be associated with dying worms. Side effects have also been reported as a...

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Published in:	PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Main Authors:	Huanghehui Yu, Moses Arinaitwe, Adriko Moses, Narcis Kabatereine, Edridah M Tukahebwa, David W Oguttu, Aidah Wamboko, Annet Namukuta, Annet Enzaru, Joaquin M Prada, Alan Fenwick, Joanne P Webster, Poppy H L Lamberton, Jessica Clark
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-10-01
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013167