Factors associated with compliance with community directed treatment with ivermectin for onchocerciasis control in Southwestern Ethiopia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although ivermectin is distributed free of charge through the African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC), not all eligible individuals within communities receive the annual treatment. This poses a serious threat to efforts a...

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Main Authors: Wondafrash Mekite, Woldemichael Kifle, Deribe Kebede, Yirga Daniel, Kassahun Wondosen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/3/1/48