Bayesian geostatistical modelling of malaria and lymphatic filariasis infections in Uganda: predictors of risk and geographical patterns of co-endemicity

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In Uganda, malaria and lymphatic filariasis (causative agent <it>Wuchereria bancrofti</it>) are transmitted by the same vector species of Anopheles mosquitoes, and thus are likely to share common environmental risk factor...

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Main Authors: Pedersen Erling M, Onapa Ambrose W, Simonsen Paul E, Vounatsou Penelope, Stensgaard Anna-Sofie, Rahbek Carsten, Kristensen Thomas K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/298