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Low ivermectin use among 5-to 6-year-old children : observations from door-to-door surveys in onchocerciasis-endemic regions in Africa
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Abstract
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| During door-to-door surveys in onchocerciasis-endemic regions in Africa, the age-specific ivermectin coverage in 29 722 individuals was assessed. Children 5-6 y of age had significantly lower coverage compared with older participants. Insufficient ivermectin intake among young children could prolong onchocerciasis elimination prospects, as they may serve as human reservoirs of Onchocerca volvulus; moreover, it increases the risk of developing onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy (OAE). The causes of the low ivermectin coverage observed among children 5-6 y of age need to be explored. Integrating ivermectin distribution into chemoprophylaxis strategies for other neglected diseases could increase coverage in a cost-effective manner. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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International health. - Oxford, 2009, currens
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Publication
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Oxford
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Elsevier
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2020
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ISSN
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1876-3413
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1876-3405
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DOI
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10.1093/INTHEALTH/IHZ044
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Volume/pages
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12
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(2020)
, p. 72-75
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ISI
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000518550000011
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31251354
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Full text (open access)
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