| Title | Impact of Schistosoma mansoni on Malaria Transmission in Sub-Saharan Africa. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2014 |
| Authors | Ndeffo Mbah, Martial L., Laura Skrip, Scott Greenhalgh, Peter Hotez, and Alison P. Galvani |
| Journal | PLoS neglected tropical diseases |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pagination | e3234 |
| Date Published | 2014 Oct |
| ISSN | 1935-2735 |
| Abstract | Sub-Saharan Africa harbors the majority of the global burden of malaria and schistosomiasis infections. The co-endemicity of these two tropical diseases has prompted investigation into the mechanisms of coinfection, particularly the competing immunological responses associated with each disease. Epidemiological studies have shown that infection with Schistosoma mansoni is associated with a greater malaria incidence among school-age children. |
| DOI | 10.1371/journal.pntd.0003234 |
| Alternate Journal | PLoS Negl Trop Dis |
