Host determinants of reinfection with schistosomes in humans: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

• Main Authors: Evaristus Chibunna Mbanefo (Author), Nguyen Tien Huy (Author), Anita Akpeedje Wadagni (Author), Christine Ifeoma Eneanya (Author), Obioma Nwaorgu (Author), Kenji Hirayama (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2014-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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Schistosomiasis is still a major public health burden in the tropics and subtropics. Although there is an effective chemotherapy (Praziquantel) for this disease, reinfection occurs rapidly after mass drug administration (MDA). Because the entire population do not get reinfected at the same rate, it...