Figure 1. Process of identification and selection of relevant studies (May 1930 to June 30, 2012).

Clinical studies included 17 peer-reviewed articles (1 international), 5 medical theses, and 1 conference abstract. Treatment efficacy studies included 6 peer-reviewed articles (3 international), and 11 medical theses. The 36 epidemiological studies used for prevalence mapping included 3 national surveys by the Honduras Ministry of Health, 1 technical report by the Honduras Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, 28 parasitology courses field trips reports, and 4 undergraduate theses.