Lymphatic filariasis control in Tanzania: effect of six rounds of mass drug administration with ivermectin and albendazole on infection and transmission
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Control of lymphatic filariasis (LF) in most countries of sub-Saharan Africa is based on annual mass drug administration (MDA) with a combination of ivermectin and albendazole, in order to interrupt transmission. We present findings from a detailed study on the effect of six rounds of MDA with this drug combination as implemented by the National Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Programme (NLFEP) in a highly endemic rural area of north-eastern Tanzania.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Artikelnummer | 335 |
Tidsskrift | B M C Infectious Diseases |
Vol/bind | 13 |
Antal sider | 16 |
ISSN | 1471-2334 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2013 |
ID: 82938249