| control of schistosoma mekongi in cambodia: results of eight years of control activities in the two endemic provinces. | in cambodia, schistosomiasis is transmitted in the provinces of kratie and stung treng where approximately 80000 individuals are estimated to be at risk of infection. the baseline prevalence of infection was estimated to be between 73% and 88%, and cases of severe morbidity (hepatosplenomegaly, puberty retardation) and mortality were very common. in 1994, the ministry of health of cambodia started schistosomiasis control applying universal chemotherapy with praziquantel (40mg/kg). the coverage o ... | 2007 | 17028047 |