Utility of repeated praziquantel dosing in the treatment of schistosomiasis in high-risk communities in Africa: a systematic review.
Controversy persists about the optimal approach to drug-based control of schistosomiasis in high-risk communities. In a systematic review of published studies, we examined evidence for incremental benefits from repeated praziquantel dosing, given 2 to 8 weeks after an initial dose, in Schistosoma-en...
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Main Authors: | Charles H King (Author), Stephanie K Olbrych (Author), Margaret Soon (Author), Mendel E Singer (Author), Jen Carter (Author), Daniel G Colley (Author) |
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2011-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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