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Schistosomiasis in African infants and preschool children: to treat or not to treat?: to treat or not to treat?

  • Biomedical Parasitology Division
  • World Health Organization

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Abstract

The occurrence of schistosomiasis in African infants and preschool children has been largely overlooked, with preventive chemotherapy usually focused on school-aged children instead. Two recent surveys by Bosompem et al. and Odogwu et al. have shown that schistosomiasis in younger children is much more common than previously thought. This article highlights the importance of the disease in this age group and discusses the future prospects for schistosomiasis control.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)83-86
Number of pages4
JournalTrends In Parasitology
Volume23
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2007
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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