Rapid clearance of Schistosoma mansoni circulating cathodic antigen after treatment shown by urine strip tests in a Ugandan fishing community - Relevance for monitoring treatment efficacy and re-infection.

• Main Authors: Anna O Kildemoes (Author), Birgitte J Vennervald (Author), Edridah M Tukahebwa (Author), Narcis B Kabatereine (Author), Pascal Magnussen (Author), Claudia J de Dood (Author), André M Deelder (Author), Shona Wilson (Author), Govert J van Dam (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2017-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Schistosomiasis control and elimination has priority in public health agendas in several sub-Saharan countries. However, achieving these goals remains a substantial challenge. In order to assess progress of interventions and treatment efficacy it is pertinent to have accurate, feasible and affordabl...