Geographical and behavioral risks associated with Schistosoma haematobium infection in an area of complex transmission

Geographical and behavioral risks associated with Schistosoma haematobium infection in an area of complex transmission

Abstract Background Schistosoma haematobium infection in endemic areas varies depending on the nature and complexity of the transmission networks present. Studies of micro-geographical transmission of S. haematobium infection indicate that discrepancy in prevalence between households is associated w...

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Main Authors: Teckla Angelo, Joram Buza, Safari Methusela Kinung’hi, Henry Curtis Kariuki, Joseph Rogathe Mwanga, David Zadock Munisi, Shona Wilson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Urogenital schistosomiasis
Malacological surveys
GPS
Water contact behavior
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-3064-5

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