Perceptions about interventions to control schistosomiasis among the Lake Victoria island communities of Koome, Uganda.

• Main Authors: Richard E Sanya (Author), Edward Tumwesige (Author), Alison M Elliott (Author), Janet Seeley (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2017-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Praziquantel-based mass treatment is the main approach to controlling schistosomiasis mansoni in endemic areas. Interventions such as provision and use of safe water, minimising contact with infested water, disposal of stool in latrines and snail control provide key avenues to break the transmission...