Prognostic determinants and mortality risk of advanced schistosomiasis revealed by Lasso-Cox regression integrative approach
The constructed nomogram serves as a practical tool for identifying advanced schistosomiasis patients at high mortality risk. Clinicians can leverage this model to tailor individualized follow-up and treatment strategies, potentially improving long-term outcomes by targeting interventions to patients with the greatest need.
Authors
- Zhong Hong
- Qilu Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2475-4259)
- Yinlong Li
- Ting Liu
- Xiaojuan Xu
- Jing Xu
- Shiqing Zhang
Institutions
- National Institute for Parasitic Diseases (CN)
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University (CN)
- Anhui Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CN)
- Tongling University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2026-01-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013846
- Primary Topic
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China