Efficacy of praziquantel and artemisinin derivatives for the treatment and prevention of human schistosomiasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Praziquantel has been used as first-line drug for chemotherapy of schistosomiasis since 1984. Besides praziquantel, artemether and artesunate have also been used for the control of this infectious disease since late 1990s. In this ar...
Main Authors: | Zhao Qin-Ping, Guo Yi, Dong Hui-Fen, Liu Rong, Jiang Ming-Sen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-10-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/4/1/201 |
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