Evaluation of a 25-year-program for the control of schistosomiasis mansoni in an endemic area in Brazil.

• Main Authors: Ana K Sarvel (Author), Aureo A Oliveira (Author), Alexandre R Silva (Author), Anna C L Lima (Author), Naftale Katz (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND: Various studies showed that chemotherapy can control schistosomiasis morbidity, but association of measures (water supply, sewage disposal and increase of socioeconomic conditions) is necessary for transmission control. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: A survey dealing with socioeconomic...