@article {3888,
	title = {Potential cost-effectiveness of schistosomiasis treatment for reducing HIV transmission in Africa--the case of Zimbabwean women.},
	journal = {PLoS neglected tropical diseases},
	volume = {7},
	year = {2013},
	month = {2013},
	pages = {e2346},
	abstract = {Epidemiological 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.},
	keywords = {Adolescent, 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},
	issn = {1935-2735},
	doi = {10.1371/journal.pntd.0002346},
	author = {Ndeffo Mbah, Martial L and Poolman, Eric M and Atkins, Katherine E and Orenstein, Evan W and Meyers, Lauren Ancel and Townsend, Jeffrey P and Galvani, Alison P}
}
