Spatial associations of Hansen’s disease and schistosomiasis in endemic regions of Minas Gerais, Bra...
Spatial associations of Hansen’s disease and schistosomiasis in endemic regions of Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Brazil has the second highest case count of Hansen's disease (leprosy, HD), but factors contributing to transmission in highly endemic areas of the country remain unclear. Recent studies have shown associations of helminth infection and leprosy, supporting a biological plausibility for increased leprosy transmission in areas with helminths. However...
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Spatial associations of Hansen’s disease and schistosomiasis in endemic regions of Minas Gerais, Brazil
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_61e8d3771ea6445e9ddc361a37c807b4
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_61e8d3771ea6445e9ddc361a37c807b4
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1935-2735,1935-2727
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1935-2735
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10.1371/journal.pntd.0012682
