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The use of non-pharmaceutical interventions for the prevention and control of schistosomiasis in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review

Abstract

Schistosomiasis remains a major cause of global parasitic morbidity. Current control strategies focus on pharmaceutical approaches using Mass Drug Administration (MDA) to distribute praziquantel in endemic areas of sub-Saharan Africa. Our paper systematically reviewed the literature on non-pharmaceutical interventions for enhanced schistosomiasis control. We conducted a systematic review of peer-reviewed English language literature using …

Authors

Manjang B; Ochola EA; Elliott SJ

Journal

Global Public Health, Vol. 17, No. 3, pp. 469–482

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Publication Date

March 4, 2022

DOI

10.1080/17441692.2020.1869799

ISSN

1744-1692