Co-infection with Schistosoma haematobium and soil-transmitted helminths in rural South Africa

Co-infection with Schistosoma haematobium and soil-transmitted helminths in rural South Africa

Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis are among the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases and may lead to severe consequences. We assessed the extent of co-infection between Schistosoma haematobium and the soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) Ascaris lumbricoides and Trichuris trichiu...

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Main Authors: Mari Molvik, Elin Helland, Siphosenkosi G. Zulu, Elisabeth Kleppa, Kristine Lillebo, Svein G. Gundersen, Jane D. Kvalsvig, Myra Taylor, Eyrun F. Kjetland, Birgitte J. Vennervald
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2017-03-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
Subjects:
urogenital schistosomiasis
KwaZulu-Natal
Ascaris lumbricoides
Trichuris trichiura
schoolchildren
Online Access:https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/3735

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