Bayesian Geostatistical Model-Based Estimates of Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infection in Nigeria, Including Annual Deworming Requirements

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Authors

Akinola Stephen Oluwole · Federal University of Agriculture

Uwem Friday Ekpo · Federal University of Agriculture

Dimitrios-Alexios Karagiannis-Voules · Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute

Eniola Michael Abe · Federal University of Agriculture

Francisca Olamiju · Mission to Save the Helpless

Sunday Isiyaku

Chukwu Okoronkwo · Federal Ministry of Health

Abstract

The predictive risk maps and estimated deworming needs presented here will be helpful for escalating the control and spatial targeting of interventions against STH infections in Nigeria.

Topics & Keywords

Parasites and Host Interactions Child Nutrition and Water Access Parasite Biology and Host Interactions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life in Land

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases

Volume 9, Issue 4, pp. e0003740-e0003740

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0003740

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