Why onchocerciasis transmission persists after 15 annual ivermectin mass drug administrations in South-West Cameroon

Why onchocerciasis transmission persists after 15 annual ivermectin mass drug administrations in South-West Cameroon

Introduction Onchocerciasis is targeted for elimination mainly with annual community-directed treatment with ivermectin (CDTI). High infection levels have been reported in South-West Cameroon, despite ≥15 years of CDTI. The aim of this study was to assess factors associated with continued onchocerci...

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Main Authors: Armelle Forrer, Samuel Wanji, Elisabeth Dibando Obie, Theobald Mue Nji, Louise Hamill, Helen Piotrowski, Abdel J Njouendou, Relindis Ekanya, Winston Patrick Chounna Ndongmo, Ebua Gallus Fung, Dum-Buo Nnamdi, Raphael A Abong, Amuam Andrew Beng, Mathias Esum Eyong, Bertrand L Ndzeshang, Desmond Akumtoh Nkimbeng, Samuel Teghen, Anicetus Suireng, Ernerstine Ebot Ashu, Emmanuel Kah, Michele M Murdoch, Peter Enyong, Joseph D Turner, Mark J Taylor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-01-01
Series:BMJ Global Health
Online Access:https://gh.bmj.com/content/6/1/e003248.full

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