The low prevalence of soil- transmittedhelminthiasis in both populations was confirmed by an additional multiplex PCR.
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Further studies should investigate the combination of albendazole plus oxantel pamoate so that it can be considered for soil- transmittedhelminthiasis control programmes.
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We propose that the time is now to strengthen the global strategy to address the substantial disease burden of schistosomiasis and soil- transmittedhelminthiasis.