Progress in controlling the transmission of schistosome parasites in Southern Ethiopia: the Geshiyaro Project in the Wolaita Zone

Progress in controlling the transmission of schistosome parasites in Southern Ethiopia: the Geshiyaro Project in the Wolaita Zone

Abstract Background This paper describes changes in the prevalence and intensity of schistosome parasite infections in a project integrating mass drug administration (MDA), water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH), and behavioral change interventions. Methods The Geshiyaro Project comprises three inter...

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Main Authors: Birhan Mengistu, Ewnetu Firdawek Liyew, Melkie Chernet, Geremew Tasew, Santiago Rayment Gomez, Rosie Maddren, Benjamin Collyer, Ufaysa Anjulo, Adugna Tamiru, Kathryn Forbes, Zelalem Mehari, Kebede Deribe, Teshale Yadeta, Mihretab Salasibew, Getachew Tollera, Roy Anderson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Schistosomiasis (SCH)
Mass drug administration (MDA)
Kato-Katz (KK)
Point-of-care circulating cathodic antigen (POC-CCA)
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06156-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06156-1

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