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Clinical, serological and DNA testing in Bengo Province, Angola further reveals...
Paulo, Rossely; Brito, Miguel; Van-Dunem, Pedro; Martins, António; Novak, Robert J.; Jacob, Benjamin; Molyneux, David M.; Unnasch, Thomas R.The prevalence of Loa loa, Onchocerca volvulus, and Wuchereria bancrofti infections in an under-surveyed area of Bengo Province, Angola, was determined by surveying 22 communities with a combination of clinical, serological, and DNA diagnostics. Additional information was collected on participants' duration of residency, access to mass drug administration, knowledge of insect vectors, and use of bednets. A tota...
Epidemiology of malaria, schistosomiasis, geohelminths, anemia and malnutrition...
Sousa-Figueiredo, José Carlos; Gamboa, Dina; Pedro, João Mário; Fançony, Cláudia; Langa, António Justino; Magalhães, Ricardo J. SoaresBackground: Malaria, schistosomiasis and geohelminth infection are linked to maternal and child morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Knowing the prevalence levels of these infections is vital to guide governments towards the implementation of successful and cost-effective disease control initiatives. Methodology/Principal Findings: A cross-sectional study of 1,237 preschool children (0–5 year olds), 1...