Precision mapping of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis among school age children at the coastal region, Kenya.
<h4>Background</h4>Accurate mapping of schistosomiasis (SCH) and soil transmitted helminths (STH) is a prerequisite for effective implementation of the control and elimination interventions. A precision mapping protocol was developed and implemented in the coastal region of Kenya by appl...
Main Authors: | Stella Kepha, Duncan Ochol, Florence Wakesho, Wyckliff Omondi, Sammy M Njenga, Kariuki Njaanake, Jimmy Kihara, Stephen Mwatha, Chrisistosom Kanyi, Joseph Otieno Oloo, Paul Kibati, Elodie Yard, Laura J Appleby, Kevin McRae-McKee, Maurice R Odiere, Sultani Hadley Matendechero |
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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 Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011043 |
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