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Potential cost-effectiveness of schistosomiasis treatment for reducing HIV transmission in Africa--the case of Zimbabwean women.

TitlePotential cost-effectiveness of schistosomiasis treatment for reducing HIV transmission in Africa--the case of Zimbabwean women.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsNdeffo Mbah, Martial L., Eric M. Poolman, Katherine E. Atkins, Evan W. Orenstein, Lauren Ancel Meyers, Jeffrey P. Townsend, and Alison P. Galvani
JournalPLoS neglected tropical diseases
Volume7
Issue8
Paginatione2346
Date Published2013
ISSN1935-2735
KeywordsAdolescent, Adult, Africa, Animals, Anthelmintics, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Disease Transmission, Infectious, Female, HIV Infections, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Models, Theoretical, Praziquantel, Schistosoma haematobium, Schistosomiasis, Young Adult, Zimbabwe
AbstractEpidemiological data from Zimbabwe suggests that genital infection with Schistosoma haematobium may increase the risk of HIV infection in young women. Therefore, the treatment of Schistosoma haematobium with praziquantel could be a potential strategy for reducing HIV infection. Here we assess the potential cost-effectiveness of praziquantel as a novel intervention strategy against HIV infection.
DOI10.1371/journal.pntd.0002346
Alternate JournalPLoS Negl Trop Dis

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