The geographic distribution of Loa loa in Africa: results of large-scale implementation of the Rapid Assessment Procedure for Loiasis (RAPLOA).

The geographic distribution of Loa loa in Africa: results of large-scale implementation of the Rapid Assessment Procedure for Loiasis (RAPLOA).

Loiasis is a major obstacle to ivermectin treatment for onchocerciasis control and lymphatic filariasis elimination in central Africa. In communities with a high level of loiasis endemicity, there is a significant risk of severe adverse reactions to ivermectin treatment. Information on the geographi...

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Main Authors: Honorat Gustave Marie Zouré, Samuel Wanji, Mounkaïla Noma, Uche Veronica Amazigo, Peter J Diggle, Afework Hailemariam Tekle, Jan H F Remme
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-06-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3125145?pdf=render

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