The prevalence of schistosomiasis in Uganda: A nationally representative population estimate to inform control programs and water and sanitation interventions.

• Main Authors: Natalie G Exum (Author), Simon P S Kibira (Author), Ronald Ssenyonga (Author), Julien Nobili (Author), Alexandra K Shannon (Author), John C Ssempebwa (Author), Edridah M Tukahebwa (Author), Scott Radloff (Author), Kellogg J Schwab (Author), Fredrick E Makumbi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2019-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<h4>Background</h4>To improve schistosomiasis control programs in Uganda, where intestinal schistosomiasis is a widespread public health problem, a country-wide assessment of the disease prevalence among all age ranges is needed. Few studies have aimed to quantify the relationships betwe...