Spatial associations of Hansen's disease and schistosomiasis in endemic regions of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

<h4>Background</h4>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 biolo...

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Main Authors: Jessica L Stephens, Lucia A O Fraga, José A Ferreira, Laura De Mondesert, Uriel Kitron, Julie A Clennon, Jessica K Fairley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2024-12-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0012682
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