(S)WASH-D for Worms: A pilot study investigating the differential impact of school- versus community-based integrated control programs for soil-transmitted helminths.

• Main Authors: Naomi E Clarke (Author), Archie C A Clements (Author), Salvador Amaral (Author), Alice Richardson (Author), James S McCarthy (Author), John McGown (Author), Stuart Bryan (Author), Darren J Gray (Author), Susana V Nery (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2018-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) infect nearly 1.5 billion individuals globally, and contribute to poor physical and cognitive development in children. STH control programs typically consist of regular delivery of anthelminthic drugs, targeting school-aged children. Expanding STH control programs co...