Elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem in Niue under PacELF, 1999–2016

Elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem in Niue under PacELF, 1999–2016

Abstract Background Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a mosquito-borne parasitic disease which is targeted for elimination as a public health problem worldwide. Niue is a small self-governing South Pacific island nation with approximately 1600 residents that was formerly LF endemic. Here, we review the p...

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Main Authors: Catherine N. Carlingford, Wayne Melrose, Grizelda Mokoia, Patricia M. Graves, Kazuyo Ichimori, Corinne Capuano, Sung Hye Kim, Padmasiri Aratchige, Manila Nosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Health
Subjects:
Lymphatic filariasis
Mass drug administration
Niue
Microfilaria
Epidemiology
Wuchereria bancrofti
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41182-019-0141-1

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