Impact of the Lymphatic Filariasis Control Program towards elimination of filariasis in Vanuatu, 1997–2006

Abstract Background Lymphatic filariasis (LF) occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. The filarial worms affect the lymphatic system which leads to abnormal enlargement of body parts, chronic pain, disability, and social discrimination. In 1999, a commitment was...

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Principais autores:	Tammy Allen, Fasihah Taleo, Patricia M. Graves, Peter Wood, George Taleo, Margaret C. Baker, Mark Bradley, Kazuyo Ichimori
Formato:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicado:	BMC 2017-06-01
Series:	Tropical Medicine and Health
Assuntos:	Vanuatu Lymphatic filariasis PacELF Elimination Mass drug administration
Acceso en liña:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41182-017-0047-8
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