Mapping the probability of schistosomiasis and associated uncertainty, West Africa.

ABSTRACT: We aimed to map the probability of Schistosoma haematobium infection being >50%, a threshold for annual mass praziquantel distribution. Parasitologic surveys were conducted in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, 2004-2006, and predictions were made by using Bayesian geostatistical models. Clusters with >50% probability of having >50% prevalence were delineated in each country.

SUBMITTER: Clements AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2609896 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature