The relationship between water, sanitation and schistosomiasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Access to "safe" water and "adequate" sanitation are emphasized as important measures for schistosomiasis control. Indeed, the schistosomes' lifecycles suggest that their transmission may be reduced through safe water and adequate sanitation. However, the evidence has not pr...
Main Authors: | Jack E T Grimes, David Croll, Wendy E Harrison, Jürg Utzinger, Matthew C Freeman, Michael R Templeton |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2014-12-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4256273?pdf=render |
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