Prevalence and risk distribution of schistosomiasis among adults in Madagascar: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Sarah Katharina Gruninger (Author), Tahinamandranto Rasamoelina (Author), Rivo Andry Rakotoarivelo (Author), Anjarasoa Ravo Razafindrakoto (Author), Zaraniaina Tahiry Rasolojaona (Author), Rodson Morin Rakotozafy (Author), Patrick Richard Soloniaina (Author), Njary Rakotozandrindrainy (Author), Pia Rausche (Author), Cheick Oumar Doumbia (Author), Anna Jaeger (Author), Alexandre Zerbo (Author), Heidrun von Thien (Author), Philipp Klein (Author), Govert van Dam (Author), Egbert Tannich (Author), Norbert Georg Schwarz (Author), Eva Lorenz (Author), Jürgen May (Author), Raphael Rakotozandrindrainy (Author), Daniela Fusco (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The goal to eliminate the parasitic disease of poverty schistosomiasis as a public health problem is aligned with the 2030 United Nations agenda for sustainable development goals, including universal health coverage (UHC). Current control strategies focus on school-aged children,...