Fine-scale mapping of Schistosoma mansoni infections and infection intensities in sub-districts of Makenene in the Centre region of Cameroon.
<h4>Background</h4>Schistosomiasis control relies mainly on mass drug administration of Praziquantel (PZQ) to school aged children (SAC). Although precision mapping has recently guided decision making, the sub-districts and the epidemiological differences existing between bio-ecological...
Main Authors: | Estelle Mezajou Mewamba, Arnol Auvaker Zebaze Tiofack, Cyrille Nguemnang Kamdem, Esthelline Yangea Tchounkeu, Rostand Joël Atiokeng Tatang, Loic Edmond Tekeu Mengoue, Mureille Carole Tchami Mbagnia, Flobert Njiokou, Miriam Casacuberta-Partal, Hilaire Macaire Womeni, Gustave Simo, TrypanoGEN+ research group of the H3Africa consortium |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2022-10-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010852 |
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