Global elimination of lymphatic filariasis: origins, progress and challenges
Lymphatic filariasis is a leading cause of chronic disability worldwide; an estimated 120 million persons are infected with the filarial parasites that cause the disease and an estimated 40 million persons suffer from chronic clinical manifestations, primarily lymphedema and hydrocele. Following a f...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2005-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Urology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.indianjurol.com/article.asp?issn=0970-1591;year=2005;volume=21;issue=1;spage=12;epage=17;aulast=Addiss |