Spatial patterns of human water contact and Schistosoma mansoni transmission and infection in...

Authors :: 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.
Source :: Social Science & Medicine. Apr97, Vol. 44 Issue 7, p949. 20p. 5 Charts, 4 Graphs, 6 Maps.
Publication Year :: 1997
Abstract: Presents the results of microgeographical studies of human water contact behavior and Schistosoma mansoni transmission levels and intensity of infection in four rural areas in Machakos District, Kenya. Utilization of linear regression and mapping techniques; Parameters considered; Factors responsible for the development of a transmission pattern.

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