Current WHO protocols for mass drug administration in helminth control
Bradbury, Richard S., and Graves, Patricia M. (2016) Current WHO protocols for mass drug administration in helminth control. Microbiology Australia, 37 (1). pp. 10-12.
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Abstract
Soil transmitted helminths (STH), comprising Ascaris, Trichuris, Strongyloides and the hookworms remain a significant cause of morbidity amongst people in many parts of the world, including Australia. Other important helminth infections include lymphatic filariasis (LF), schistosomiasis and onchocerciasis. Preventive chemotherapy (mass drug administration [MDA]) campaigns are frequently conducted for these helminth infections in endemic areas, but the target population groups, duration of campaigns, cointerventions (e.g. vector control) criteria for inclusion, drugs used and doses of drugs differ.
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| ISSN: | 1324-4272 |
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| Date Deposited: | 06 Apr 2016 07:32 |
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