National survey data for zoonotic schistosomiasis in the Philippines grossly underestimates the true burden of disease within endemic zones: implications for future control
Autor: | Remigio M. Olveda, Veronica Tallo, David U. Olveda, Marianette T. Inobaya, Thao N. Chau, Allen G. Ross |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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Zdroj: | International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol 45, Iss C, Pp 13-17 (2016) |
Druh dokumentu: | article |
ISSN: | 1201-9712 1878-3511 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.ijid.2016.01.011 |
Popis: | Zoonotic schistosomiasis has a long endemic history in the Philippines. Human mass drug administration has been the cornerstone of schistosomiasis control in the country for the past three decades. Recent publications utilizing retrospective national survey data have indicated that the national human prevalence of the disease is |
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