Treating schistosomiasis among South African high school pupils in an endemic area, a qualitative study

Treating schistosomiasis among South African high school pupils in an endemic area, a qualitative study

Abstract Background Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease caused by parasites that infest open water sources such as rivers and dams may increase susceptibility to HIV. Mass-treatment with praziquantel tablets, recommended by the World Health Organization reduces the prevalence of schistosom...

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Main Authors: Andrea Lothe, Nqobile Zulu, Arne Olav Øyhus, Eyrun Floerecke Kjetland, Myra Taylor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Schistosomiasis
Mass-Treatment Campaign
Pupils
South Africa
Health Belief Model
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3102-0

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