Algorithm for diagnosis of early Schistosoma haematobium using prodromal signs and symptoms in pre-school age children in an endemic district in Zimbabwe.
<h4>Introduction</h4>Prompt diagnosis of acute schistosomiasis benefits the individual and provides opportunities for early public health intervention. In endemic areas schistosomiasis is usually contracted during the first 5 years of life, thus it is critical to look at how the infectio...
Main Authors: | Tariro L Mduluza-Jokonya, Arthur Vengesai, Herald Midzi, Maritha Kasambala, Luxwell Jokonya, Thajasvarie Naicker, Takafira Mduluza |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2021-08-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009599 |
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