Selecting accurate post-elimination monitoring tools to prevent reemergence of urogenital schistosomiasis in Morocco: a pilot study

• Main Authors: Abdelaali Balahbib (Author), Fatima Amarir (Author), Paul L.A.M. Corstjens (Author), Claudia J. de Dood (Author), Govert J. van Dam (Author), Amina Hajli (Author), Meryem Belhaddad (Author), Bouchra El Mansouri (Author), Abderrahim Sadak (Author), Mohamed Rhajaoui (Author), El Bachir Adlaoui (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background After alleged stop of transmission of schistosomiasis and further down the line in post elimination settings, sensitive tools are required to monitor infection status to prevent potential re-emergence. In Rahala, where transmission cycle of Schistosoma haematobium is interrupted...