@article{101992,
  keywords = {Anthelminthic, Health systems, Medical inequity, Paediatrics, Preventive chemotherapy (PC)},
  author = {Stothard JR},
  title = {Schistosomiasis treatment in young children: a welcome step towards deployment of the paediatric praziquantel formulation},
  abstract = {<p>It is an awkward fact that effective public health control of schistosomiasis in Africa has yet to deliver a fully comprehensive intervention for appropriate anthelmintic treatment of those preschool-age children and infants with active infection(s) and/or insidious disease. Over the last decade, despite the steady progress of the Pediatric Praziquantel Consortium in developing a monoenantiomeric oral dispersible tablet, future challenges remain in securing its deployment and implementation at scale. This commentary provides a forward-looking critique for the international community, reminding us of this unfortunate treatment gap, and seeks to encourage commensurate action on ameliorating this overlooked medical inequity.</p>
},
  year = {2025},
  journal = {International Health},
  pages = {3},
  publisher = {Oxford University Press (OUP)},
  issn = {1876-3413, 1876-3405},
  url = {https://academic.oup.com/inthealth/advance-article-pdf/doi/10.1093/inthealth/ihae094/61616811/ihae094.pdf},
  doi = {10.1093/inthealth/ihae094},
  language = {ENG},
}