Schistosomiasis in African infants and preschool children: let them now be treated!

Russell Stothard; José C. Sousa-Figueiredo; Martha Betson; Amaya Bustinduy; Jutta Reinhard-Rupp

doi:10.1016/j.pt.2013.02.001

Schistosomiasis in African infants and preschool children: let them now be treated!

Russell Stothard
, José C. Sousa-Figueiredo
, Martha Betson
, Amaya Bustinduy
, Jutta Reinhard-Rupp

Tropical Disease Biology

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Royal Veterinary College University of London
Merck KGaA

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Abstract

The occurrence of schistosomiasis within African infants and preschool children has been much better documented in recent years, revealing an important burden of disease previously overlooked. Despite mounting evidence showing that treatment with praziquantel is safe, beneficial, and could be delivered within ongoing public health interventions, young children still do not have satisfactory access to this drug, and a significant treatment gap exists. Progress towards resolution of this unfortunate health inequity is highlighted, including the development of an appropriate paediatric praziquantel formulation, and present blocks are identified on securing this issue within the international health agenda.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	197-205
Number of pages	9
Journal	Trends In Parasitology
Volume	29
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pt.2013.02.001
Publication status	Published - 5 Mar 2013

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Keywords

Cure rates
HIV
Malaria
Neglected tropical diseases
Paediatrics
Pharmacokinetics
Praziquantel
Preventive chemotherapy

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Schistosomiasis in African infants and preschool children: let them now be treated!

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