A latent Markov modelling approach to the evaluation of circulating cathodic antigen strips for schistosomiasis diagnosis pre- and post-praziquantel treatment in Uganda.

Regular treatment with praziquantel (PZQ) is the strategy for human schistosomiasis control aiming to prevent morbidity in later life. With the recent resolution on schistosomiasis elimination by the 65th World Health Assembly, appropriate diagnostic tools to inform interventions are keys to their s...

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Published in:	PLoS Computational Biology
Main Authors:	Artemis Koukounari, Christl A Donnelly, Irini Moustaki, Edridah M Tukahebwa, Narcis B Kabatereine, Shona Wilson, Joanne P Webster, André M Deelder, Birgitte J Vennervald, Govert J van Dam
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1003402