The prevalence of urogenital and intestinal schistosomiasis among school age children (6-13 years) in the Okavango Delta in Botswana.
This study sought to investigate prevalence of urogenital and intestinal schistosomiasis among school age children 6-13 years in selected communities in the Okavango Delta. The termination of the Botswana national schistosomiasis control program in 1993 contributed to its neglect. An outbreak of sch...
Main Authors: | Nthabiseng A Phaladze, Lebotse Molefi, Olekae T Thakadu, Onalenna Tsima, Barbara N Ngwenya, Tuduetso L Molefi, Wananani B Tshiamo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2023-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0285977 |
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