Epidemiological Mapping of Human Onchocerciasis in Transmission Suspected Districts of Bale, Borena, and West Arsi Zones of Eastern Ethiopia
Onchocerciasis is mainly found in western part of Ethiopia and there is no evidence of transmission in the east ward. However, some zones (Bale, Borena, and West Arsi) are suspected for transmission given the area has fast flowing rivers and is covered with vegetation. Therefore, this study was cond...
Main Authors: | Sindew Mekasha Feleke, Gemechu Tadesse, Kalkidan Mekete, Afework Hailemariam Tekle, Amha Kebede |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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Series: | Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Infectious Diseases |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/6937509 |
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