Title | Potential cost-effectiveness of schistosomiasis treatment for reducing HIV transmission in Africa--the case of Zimbabwean women. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2013 |
Authors | Ndeffo Mbah, Martial L., Eric M. Poolman, Katherine E. Atkins, Evan W. Orenstein, Lauren Ancel Meyers, Jeffrey P. Townsend, and Alison P. Galvani |
Journal | PLoS neglected tropical diseases |
Volume | 7 |
Issue | 8 |
Pagination | e2346 |
Date Published | 2013 |
ISSN | 1935-2735 |
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 |
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. |
DOI | 10.1371/journal.pntd.0002346 |
Alternate Journal | PLoS Negl Trop Dis |