Prevalence of soil-transmitted helminths and Schistosoma mansoni among a population-based sample of school-age children in Amhara region, Ethiopia

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Authors

Andrew W. Nute · Carter Center

Tekola Endeshaw · The Carter Center

Aisha E. P. Stewart · Carter Center

Eshetu Sata · The Carter Center

Belay Bayissasse · The Carter Center

Mulat Zerihun · The Carter Center

Demelash Gessesse ·

Abstract

These surveys determined that between 2011 and 2015, STH and Schistosoma mansoni were present throughout the region, and accordingly, these results were used to guide PC distribution to school-age children in Amhara.

Topics & Keywords

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Parasites & Vectors

Volume 11, Issue 1, pp. 431-431

DOI: 10.1186/s13071-018-3008-0

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