Mapping the Process and the Resources that are Needed to Implement A Praziquantel Mass Drug Administration Program for Children Aged Five Years Old and Below in Resource Limited Settings.
Abstract:Background
The early childhood development of millions of children in some low and medium income countries may be compromised by schistosomiasis infections contracted at the age of 5 years or below. Currently there are no standard guidelines for treating schistosomiasis in children that are five years and younger using praziquantel (PZQ), the only drug that the WHO recommends to treat schistosomiasis. This review is on processes and resources involved in the treatment of schistosomiasis in children aged five … Show more
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