A national survey of the prevalence of schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminths in Malaŵi
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Past estimates have put the prevalence of schistosomiasis between 40% and 50% in the Malawi population overall based on studies undertaken ten years or more ago. More recent surveys in known high risk areas find similar levels. Howev...
Main Authors: | Shaba Bina, Purcell Bernadette, Bowie Cameron, Makaula Peter, Perez Maria |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2004-11-01
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Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/4/49 |
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