Schistosoma mansoni reinfection: Analysis of risk factors by classification and regression tree (CART) modeling
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Schistosoma mansoni reinfection: Analysis of risk factors by classification and regression tree (CART) modeling
Praziquantel (PZQ) is an effective chemotherapy for schistosomiasis mansoni and a mainstay for its control and potential elimination. However, it does not prevent against reinfection, which can occur rapidly in areas with active transmission. A guide to ranking the risk factors for Schistosoma mansoni reinfection would greatly contribute to prioritizing resources and focusing prevention and con...
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عنوان ژورنال: PLOS ONE
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1932-6203
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0182197