Surveillance for lymphatic filariasis after stopping mass drug administration in endemic districts of Togo, 2010–2015

Surveillance for lymphatic filariasis after stopping mass drug administration in endemic districts of Togo, 2010–2015

Abstract Background Togo is a country previously endemic for lymphatic filariasis (LF). In 2010, following nine years of mass drug administration (MDA) for LF, the country established a post-treatment surveillance (PTS) system. We present here the results of these PTS activities, carried out from 20...

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Main Authors: Monique Ameyo Dorkenoo, Rachel Bronzan, Degninou Yehadji, Mawèke Tchalim, Kossi Yakpa, Santrao Etassoli, Poukpessi Adjeloh, Issaka Maman, Yao Sodahlon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Lymphatic filariasis
Mass drug administration
Transmission assessment survey
Post-treatment surveillance
Togo
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-2843-3

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