Original paper
Predicted short and long-term impact of deworming and water, hygiene, and sanitation on transmission of soil-transmitted helminths
Volume: 12, Issue: 12, Pages: e0006758 - e0006758
Published: Dec 6, 2018
Abstract
Background Regular preventive chemotherapy (PCT) targeting high-risk populations is an effective way to control STH in the short term, but sustainable long-term STH control is expected to require improved access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). However, experimental studies have not been able to conclusively demonstrate the benefit of WASH in preventing STH (re-)infections. We investigated the impact of WASH on STH infections during and...
Paper Details
Title
Predicted short and long-term impact of deworming and water, hygiene, and sanitation on transmission of soil-transmitted helminths
Published Date
Dec 6, 2018
Volume
12
Issue
12
Pages
e0006758 - e0006758