Precision mapping of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis among school age children at the coastal region, Kenya.

• Published in: PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
• Main Authors: Stella Kepha, Duncan Ochol, Florence Wakesho, Wyckliff Omondi, Sammy M Njenga, Kariuki Njaanake, Jimmy Kihara, Stephen Mwatha, Chrisistosom Kanyi, Joseph Otieno Oloo, Paul Kibati, Elodie Yard, Laura J Appleby, Kevin McRae-McKee, Maurice R Odiere, Sultani Hadley Matendechero
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2023
• Subjects: Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine; RC955-962; Public aspects of medicine; RA1-1270; Arctic; Tana River
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011043; https://doaj.org/article/77998bae1a8d4dc7af30f826b2546c63

Background Accurate mapping of schistosomiasis (SCH) and soil transmitted helminths (STH) is a prerequisite for effective implementation of the control and elimination interventions. A precision mapping protocol was developed and implemented in the coastal region of Kenya by applying the current Wor...