Two-year longitudinal survey reveals high genetic diversity of Schistosoma mansoni with adult worms surviving praziquantel treatment at the start of mass drug administration in Uganda

Two-year longitudinal survey reveals high genetic diversity of Schistosoma mansoni with adult worms surviving praziquantel treatment at the start of mass drug administration in Uganda

Abstract Background A key component of schistosomiasis control is mass drug administration with praziquantel. While control interventions have been successful in several endemic regions, mass drug administration has been less effective in others. Here we focus on the impact of repeated praziquantel...

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Main Authors: Christina L. Faust, Marco Crotti, Arinaitwe Moses, David Oguttu, Aidah Wamboko, Moses Adriko, Elizabeth K. Adekanle, Narcis Kabatereine, Edridah M. Tukahebwa, Alice J. Norton, Charlotte M. Gower, Joanne P. Webster, Poppy H. L. Lamberton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Schistosomiasis
Mass drug administration
Praziquantel
Trematodes
Population genetics
Interventions
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-019-3860-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-019-3860-6

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