Epidemiological Assessment of Neglected Diseases in Children: Lymphatic Filariasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis

Epidemiological Assessment of Neglected Diseases in Children: Lymphatic Filariasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis

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Objective: To report the prevalence of lymphatic filariasis and intestinal parasitic infec- tions in school-aged children living in a filariasis endemic area and discuss about the therapeutic regimen adopted in Brazil for the large-scale treatment of filariasis. Methods: A cross-sectional study incl...

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Main Authors: Ana M. Aguiar-Santos, Zulma Medeiros, Cristine Bonfim, Abraham C. Rocha, Eduardo Brandão, Tereza Miranda, Paula Oliveira, Emanuel S.C. Sarinho
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Published: Elsevier 2013-05-01
Series:Jornal de Pediatria (Versão em Português)
Subjects:
Filariasis
Helminthiasis
Neglected diseases
Intestinal parasitic
Prevention and control
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