The Geographic Distribution of Loa loa in Africa: Results of Large-Scale Implementation of the Rapid Assessment Procedure for Loiasis (RAPLOA)

BACKGROUND: Loiasis is a major obstacle to ivermectin treatment for onchocerciasis control and lymphatic filariasis elimination in central Africa. In communities with a high level of loiasis endemicity, there is a significant risk of severe adverse reactions to ivermectin treatment. Information on t...

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Main Authors: Zouré, Honorat Gustave Marie, Wanji, Samuel, Noma, Mounkaïla, Amazigo, Uche Veronica, Diggle, Peter J., Tekle, Afework Hailemariam, Remme, Jan H. F.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Public Library of Science 2011
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Research Article
Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3125145/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21738809
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0001210
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