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The control of schistosomiasis
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This article is published in Anais do Instituto de Medicina Tropical.The article was published on 1952-12-01 and is currently open access. It has received 386 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Schistosomiasis.read more
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Biotic invasions: causes, epidemiology, global consequences, and control
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Quantification of clinical morbidity associated with schistosome infection in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Guidelines for the use of iron supplements to prevent and treat iron deficiency anemia
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The global epidemiological situation of schistosomiasis and new approaches to control and research.
TL;DR: A dual strategy for the control of schistosomiasis is developed: a strategy for morbidity control adapted to the public health context in high burden areas, and a strategy to consolidate control in areas where a low endemic level has been reached and elimination may be feasible.