Risk factors for lymphatic filariasis and mass drug administration non-participation in Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Risk factors for lymphatic filariasis and mass drug administration non-participation in Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Abstract Background Myanmar commenced a lymphatic filariasis (LF) elimination programme in 2000. Whilst the country has made considerable progress since then, a number of districts have demonstrated persistent transmission after many rounds of mass drug administration (MDA). The causes of unsuccessf...

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Main Authors: Benjamin F. R. Dickson, Patricia M. Graves, Ni Ni Aye, Thet Wai Nwe, Tint Wai, San San Win, Myint Shwe, Janet Douglass, Peter Wood, Kinley Wangdi, William J. McBride
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Lymphatic filariasis
Risk factors
Myanmar
Asia
Infection
Hydrocoele
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04583-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04583-y

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