Soil transmitted helminths and scabies in Zanzibar, Tanzania following mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis - a rapid assessment methodology to assess impact

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ivermectin and albendazole are used in annual mass drug administration (MDA) for the lymphatic filariasis elimination programmes in African countries co-endemic for onchocerciasis, but have additional impact on soil transmitted helmi...

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Main Authors: Mohammed Khalfan A, Deb Rinki M, Stanton Michelle C, Molyneux David H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/299