Biennial versus annual treatment for schistosomiasis and its impact on liver morbidity

Biennial versus annual treatment for schistosomiasis and its impact on liver morbidity

Objective: This study assessed the impact of annual versus biennial praziquantel treatment regimens on the prevalence, intensity of infection, and liver fibrosis dynamics of Asiatic schistosomiasis (caused by Schistosoma japonicum) among individuals residing in 18 endemic barangays in Northern Samar...

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Main Authors: David U. Olveda, Marianette T. Inobaya, Donald P. McManus, Remigio M. Olveda, Marilyn L. Vinluan, Shu-Kay Ng, Donald A. Harn, Yuesheng Li, Jerric R. Guevarra, Alfred K. Lam, Allen G.P. Ross
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-01-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Schistosomiasis
Treatment
Dosage
Morbidity
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971216311845

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