Where will pediatric praziquantel be needed in Tanzania? Geographical variation in prevalence, and risk factors of Schistosoma mansoni in pre-school aged children in southern and north-western Tanzania
Background: Pediatric schistosomiasis has been recognized as a public health concern in schistosomiasis endemic areas of sub-Saharan Africa, including Tanzania. However, there is limited epidemiological information relating to pediatric schistosomiasis in Tanzania. Therefore, this current focused on...
Main Authors: | Humphrey D. Mazigo, Emmanuela E. Ambrose, Upendo J. Mwingira |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-02-01
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Series: | Parasite Epidemiology and Control |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405673124000011 |
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