Application of the Filariasis CELISA Antifilarial IgG𝟒 Antibody Assay in Surveillance in Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Programmes in the South Pacific
Elimination of lymphatic filariasis (LF) in the Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICT) has been defined as <0.1% circulating filarial antigen (CFA) prevalence in children born after the implementation of successful mass drug administrations (MDAs). This research assessed the feasibility...
Main Authors: | Hayley Joseph, Fuatai Maiava, Take Naseri, Fasihah Taleo, Malakai ‘Ake, Corinne Capuano, Wayne Melrose |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Tropical Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/492023 |
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