Testing for soil-transmitted helminth transmission elimination: Analysing the impact of the sensitivity of different diagnostic tools.

Testing for soil-transmitted helminth transmission elimination: Analysing the impact of the sensitivity of different diagnostic tools.

In recent years, an increased focus has been placed upon the possibility of the elimination of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) transmission using various interventions including mass drug administration. The primary diagnostic tool recommended by the WHO is the detection of STH eggs in stool using t...

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Main Authors: Marleen Werkman, James E Wright, James E Truscott, Alice V Easton, Rita G Oliveira, Jaspreet Toor, Alison Ower, Kristjana H Ásbjörnsdóttir, Arianna R Means, Sam H Farrell, Judd L Walson, Roy M Anderson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5773090?pdf=render

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