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Chemotherapy-based control of schistosomiasis haematobia. 3. Snail studies monitoring the effect of chemotherapy on transmission in the Msambweni area, Kenya by Sturrock, R F, Kinyanjui, H, Thíongo, F W, Tosha, S, Ouma, J H, King, C H, Koech, D, Siongok, T K, Mahmoud, A A

“…Regular snail sampling was performed at 40 sites, representing the principal snail habitats, during a 4 year chemotherapy programme targetted at…”
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Spatial patterns of human water contact and Schistosoma mansoni transmission and infection in four rural areas in Machakos District, Kenya by Kloos, H., Fulford, A.J.C., Butterworth, A.E., Sturrock, R.F., Ouma, J.H., Kariuki, H.C., Thiongo, F.W., Dalton, P.R., Klumpp, R.K.

“…This paper presents the results of microgeographical studies of human water contact behavior and Schistosoma mansoni transmission levels and intensity of…”
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Water contact observations in Kenyan communities endemic for schistosomiasis: methodology and patterns of behaviour by Fulford, A J, Ouma, J H, Kariuki, H C, Thiongo, F W, Klumpp, R, Kloos, H, Sturrock, R F, Butterworth, A E

“…A descriptive analysis of observed water contact activities in seven Kenyan (Akamba) communities is presented. The patterns of contact with time of day, month…”
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Efficacy of oxamniquine and praziquantel in school children from two Schistosoma mansoni endemic areas by THIONG'O, F. W, MBUGUA, G. G, OUMA, J. H, STURROCK, R. K

“…To determine the relative susceptibility of Schistosoma mansoni infections to treatment with the oxamniquine (OXA) and praziquantel (PZQ). Three separate cross…”
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Host-Parasite Relationships in Infections with Two Kenyan Isolates of Schistosoma mansoni in NMRI Mice by Thiongo, F. W., Madsen, H., Ouma, J. H., Andreassen, J., Christensen, N. Ø.

“…To relate the marked differences observed in morbidity due to Schistosoma mansoni infection in the Kangundo and Kibwezi areas of Machakos District, Kenya with…”
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Schistosomiasis mansoni in Kenya: relationship between infection and anaemia in schoolchildren at the community level by Sturrock, R.F., Kariuki, H.C., Thiongo, F.W., Gachare, J.W., Omondi, B.G.O., Ouma, J.H., Mbugua, G., Butterworth, A.E.

“…Haematological surveys were carried out in 3 schools in 2 areas where Schistosoma mansoni is endemic in Machakos District, Kenya, before and after a treatment…”
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The Health Workers for Change impact study in Kenya by Onyango-Ouma, Washington, Thiong’o, Frederick W, Odero, Theresa MA, Ouma, John H

“…This paper reports the detailed results of a study of the impact of the Health Workers for Change (HWFC) workshop series on clients’ perceptions of health…”
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Quality control of Kato slide counts for Schistosoma mansoni : a review of 12 years' experience in Kenya by STURROCK, R. F, OUMA, J. H, KARIUKI, H. C, THIONGO, F. W, KOECH, D. K, BUTTERWORTH, A. E

“…A total of 19 annual or biannual audits were performed over a 12-year period by an independent microscopist on randomized subsamples of Kato slides examined…”
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Observations on the effects of different chemotherapy strategies on the transmission of Schistosoma mansoni in Machakos District, Kenya, measured by long-term snail sampling and cercariometry by Sturrock, R F, Klumpp, R K, Ouma, J H, Butterworth, A E, Fulford, A J, Kariuki, H C, Thiongo, F W, Koech, D

“…Transmission of Schistosoma mansoni was monitored by routine snail sampling for Biomphalaria pfeifferi and by supplementary cercariometric measurements in 4…”
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Prevalence and intensity of Schistosomiasis mansoni in irrigation and non-irrigation areas of central Kenya by Mutahi, W T, Thiong'o, F W

“…To compare the extent of intestinal schistosomiasis among school children attending school in an irrigation and non-irrigation area of Central Kenya. A cross…”
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Intestinal helminths and schistosomiasis among school children in a rural district in Kenya by THIONG, F. W, LUOBA, O. A, OUMA, J. H

“…To determine the extent of intestinal schistosomiasis, ascariasis, trichuriasis and hookworm infections among school children of Usigu and Bondo divisions of…”
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Effect of mass chemotherapy and piped water on numbers of Schistosoma haematobium and prevalence in Bulinus globosus in Kwale, Kenya by Noda, S, Shimada, M, Sato, K, Ouma, J H, Thiongo, F W, Muhoho, N D, Sato, A, Aoki, Y

“…From June 1982 to May 1986 in a small village in Kwale, Kenya, we studied seasonal fluctuations in populations of Bulinus globosus, prevalence of Schistosoma…”
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A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF DIFFERENT ALBENDAZOLE AND MEBENDAZOLE REGIMENS FOR THE TREATMENT OF INTESTINAL INFECTIONS IN SCHOOL CHILDREN OF USIGU DIVISION, WESTERN KENYA by Muchiri, Eric M, Thiong'o, Fredrick W, Magnussen, Pascal, Ouma, John H

“…A clinical trial to compare the effectiveness of 4- and 6-mo repeated treatment with albendazole 600 mg (Zentel®, SmithKline Beecham) or mebendazole 600 mg…”
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Prevalence and Familial Aggregation of Schistosomal Liver Morbidity in Kenya: Evaluation by New Ultrasound Criteria by Kariuki, H. Curtis, Mbugua, Gabriel, Magak, Philip, Bailey, Jeffry A., Muchiri, Eric M., Thiongo, Frederick W., King, Charles H., Butterworth, Anthony E., Ouma, John H., Blanton, Ronald E.

“…Severe periportal fibrosis is not an inevitable consequence of infection with Schistosoma mansoni Genetic predisposition may be a deciding factor in the…”
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Prevalence of schistosomes and other parasites in Taita division of Taita-Taveta district by Thiongo, F W, Ouma, J H

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Polyparasitism in two rural communities with endemic Schistosoma mansoni infection in Machakos District, Kenya by Chunge, R N, Karumba, N, Ouma, J H, Thiongo, F W, Sturrock, R F, Butterworth, A E

“…Formol-ether concentration supplemented by fresh saline smears was used to study intestinal parasites in two communities, Miu and Kitengei, in Machakos…”
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Egg laying and growth in Helisoma duryi (Wetherby) (Pulmonata: Planorbidae): Effect of population density and mode of fertilization by Madsen, H, Thiongo, F.W, Ouma, J.H

“…Helisoma duryi proposed as biological control agent for schistosomiasis, studies of egg laying and growth indicate that repeated introductions may be necessary…”
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Immunity and morbidity in human schistosomiasis mansoni by Butterworth, A E, Curry, A J, Dunne, D W, Fulford, A J, Kimani, G, Kariuki, H C, Klumpp, R, Koech, D, Mbugua, G, Ouma, J H

“…This paper reviews the results of a longitudinal, multidisciplinary study on schistosomiasis mansoni that has been in progress in Machakos District, Kenya,…”
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Intestinal helminths and schistomomiasis among school children in a rural district in Kenya by Thiong'o, F. W., Louba, A., Ouma, J. H.

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Effects of multimicronutrient supplementation on helminth reinfection: a randomized, controlled trial in Kenyan schoolchildren by Olsen, Annette, Thiong'o, Fred W., Ouma, John H., Mwaniki, David, Magnussen, Pascal, Fleischer Michaelsen, Kim, Friis, Henrik, Wenzel Geissler, P.

“…A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, two-by-two factorial trial was carried out among 977 schoolchildren from 19 primary schools in Nyanza Province,…”
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