Use of geospatial modeling to predict Schistosoma mansoni prevalence in Nyanza Province, Kenya.

Use of geospatial modeling to predict Schistosoma mansoni prevalence in Nyanza Province, Kenya.

BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease that affects over 200 million people, can lead to significant morbidity and mortality; distribution of single dose preventative chemotherapy significantly reduces disease burden. Implementation of control programs is dictated by disease prevalence rat...

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Main Authors: Dana M Woodhall, Ryan E Wiegand, Michael Wellman, Elizabeth Matey, Bernard Abudho, Diana M S Karanja, Pauline M N Mwinzi, Susan P Montgomery, W Evan Secor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3743764?pdf=render

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