Evaluation of the health-related quality of life of children in Schistosoma haematobium-endemic communities in Kenya: a cross-sectional study.

• Main Authors: Carolyn C Terer (Author), Amaya L Bustinduy (Author), Ruth V Magtanong (Author), Ng'ethe Muhoho (Author), Peter L Mungai (Author), Eric M Muchiri (Author), Uriel Kitron (Author), Charles H King (Author), Francis M Mutuku (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<h4>Background</h4>Schistosomiasis remains a global public health challenge, with 93% of the ~237 million infections occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Though rarely fatal, its recurring nature makes it a lifetime disorder with significant chronic health burdens. Much of its negative healt...