Monitoring migrant groups as a post-validation surveillance approach to contain the potential reemergence of lymphatic filariasis in Togo

Monitoring migrant groups as a post-validation surveillance approach to contain the potential reemergence of lymphatic filariasis in Togo

Abstract Background In March 2017, Togo was declared the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to eliminate lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem, but post-validation surveillance has been lacking. In some areas of the country, migrant groups from neighboring countries that are still endemic...

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Main Authors: Monique Ameyo Dorkenoo, Martin Kouame Tchankoni, Degninou Yehadji, Kossi Yakpa, Mawèké Tchalim, Efoe Sossou, Rachel Bronzan, Didier Koumavi Ekouevi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Lymphatic filariasis
Post-validation surveillance
Migrants group
Togo
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04644-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04644-2

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