Community-directed vector control to supplement mass drug distribution for onchocerciasis elimination in the Madi mid-North focus of Northern Uganda.

Community-directed vector control to supplement mass drug distribution for onchocerciasis elimination in the Madi mid-North focus of Northern Uganda.

BACKGROUND:Onchocerciasis a neglected tropical disease that historically has been a major cause of morbidity and an obstacle to economic development in the developing world. It is caused by infection with Onchocerca volvulus, which is transmitted by black flies of the genus Simulium. The discovery o...

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Main Authors: Benjamin G Jacob, Denis Loum, Thomson L Lakwo, Charles R Katholi, Peace Habomugisha, Edson Byamukama, Edridah Tukahebwa, Eddie W Cupp, Thomas R Unnasch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-08-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6128654?pdf=render

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