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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

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...

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Autores principales: Siewe Fodjo, J N, Mubiru, F, Ukaga, C, Logora, M Y, Mmbando, B P, Mandro, M, Njamnshi, A K, Colebunders, R
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6964214/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31251354
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihz044