Evaluation of the health-related quality of life of children in Schistosoma haematobium-endemic communities in Kenya: a cross-sectional study.
<h4>Background</h4>Schistosomiasis remains a global public health challenge, with 93% of the ~237 million infections occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Though rarely fatal, its recurring nature makes it a lifetime disorder with significant chronic health burdens. Much of its negative healt...
Main Authors: | Carolyn C Terer, Amaya L Bustinduy, Ruth V Magtanong, Ng'ethe Muhoho, Peter L Mungai, Eric M Muchiri, Uriel Kitron, Charles H King, Francis M Mutuku |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2013-01-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/23505590/?tool=EBI |
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