Human infection with sub-periodic Brugia spp. in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka: a threat to filariasis elimination status?

Human infection with sub-periodic Brugia spp. in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka: a threat to filariasis elimination status?

Abstract Background Post-mass drug administration (MDA) surveillance during the lymphatic filariasis (LF) elimination program in Sri Lanka, revealed the re-emergence of brugian filariasis after four decades. This study was done with the objectives of investigating the epidemiology and age-specific v...

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Main Authors: Chandana H. Mallawarachchi, T. G. A. Nilmini Chandrasena, Ranjan Premaratna, S. M. N. S. M. Mallawarachchi, Nilanthi R. de Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Lymphatic filariasis
Sub-periodic
Brugia spp.
Brugia rapid test
Sri Lanka
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-2649-3

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