Surveillance of intestinal schistosomiasis during control: a comparison of four diagnostic tests across five Ugandan primary schools in the Lake Albert region
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DOI: 10.1017/s003118201800029x
Abstract: Abstract Programmatic surveillance of intestinal schistosomiasis during control can typically use four diagnostic tests, either singularly or in combination, but these have yet to be cross-compared directly. Our study assembled a complete diagnostic dataset, inclusive… read more here.
Keywords: intestinal schistosomiasis; four diagnostic; schistosomiasis control; surveillance intestinal ... See more keywords
Shifting the dynamics: implementation of locally driven, mixed-methods modelling to inform schistosomiasis control and elimination activities
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2021-007113
Abstract: Introduction The integration of more diverse perspectives into the development of evidence for decision-making has been elusive, despite years of rhetoric to the contrary. This has led to cycles of population-based health interventions which have… read more here.
Keywords: schistosomiasis control; control elimination; control; elimination ... See more keywords
The evolving schistosomiasis agenda 2007-2017—Why we are moving beyond morbidity control toward elimination of transmission
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0005517
Abstract: Over the past decade at PLOS NTD, our thinking about schistosomiasis control has changed dramatically. Before going further in this article, though, it is especially important for me, as an editor, to ask everyone in… read more here.
Keywords: schistosomiasis; transmission; control; morbidity control ... See more keywords
Why reinvent the wheel? Lessons in schistosomiasis control from the past
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0005812
Abstract: Schistosomiasis has been of concern to local health authorities for most of the last century, and in spite of a lack of effective chemotherapy, the disease was dealt with quite effectively in many endemic countries… read more here.
Keywords: reinvent wheel; control; schistosomiasis control; transmission control ... See more keywords
Evaluation of an integrated approach to schistosomiasis control in a resettlement area west of Alexandria
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DOI: 10.26719/1996.2.3.558
Abstract: A six-day workshop was conducted to develop trainers in mental health by providing physicians participating √Æn th√© programme wtth th√© necessary educationa!knowledge and skills. A significant improvement was observed in th√© participants’ knowledge and skiils… read more here.
Keywords: approach schistosomiasis; integrated approach; control resettlement; health ... See more keywords
When Should the Emphasis on Schistosomiasis Control Move to Elimination?
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DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed3030085
Abstract: The stated goal of the World Health Organization’s program on schistosomiasis is paraphrased as follows: to control morbidity and eliminate transmission where feasible. Switching from a goal of controlling morbidity to interrupting transmission may well… read more here.
Keywords: schistosomiasis; emphasis schistosomiasis; transmission; control ... See more keywords
Schistosomiasis Control in Nigeria: Moving Round the Circle?
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DOI: 10.5334/aogh.2930
Abstract: Background: Schistosomiasis has continued to plague low-resource areas of the Nigerian population. Mass drug administration (MDA) has been the only adopted interventional program for decades. However, it appears this effort does not culminate in transmission… read more here.
Keywords: schistosomiasis; research; control; control nigeria ... See more keywords