Determinants of Schistosoma mansoni transmission in hotspots at the late stage of elimination in Egypt

ConclusionsThe persistence of the infection is due to adoption of risky behaviors and environmental factors that enhance snail survival and infection. Schistosomiasis elimination in hotspots requires an integrated control approach that combines preventive chemotherapy with other complementary measures.
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research