Modeling the impact and costs of semiannual mass drug administration for accelerated elimination of lymphatic filariasis.

The Global Program to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) has a target date of 2020. This program is progressing well in many countries. However, progress has been slow in some countries, and others have not yet started their mass drug administration (MDA) programs. Acceleration is needed. We studie...

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Main Authors: Wilma A Stolk, Quirine A ten Bosch, Sake J de Vlas, Peter U Fischer, Gary J Weil, Ann S Goldman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3536806?pdf=render