Risk factors for lymphatic filariasis in two villages of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Risk factors for lymphatic filariasis in two villages of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Abstract Background Little is known regarding risk factors for lymphatic filariasis (LF) in Central Africa. To expand on what is known, we studied the epidemiology of LF in two endemic villages in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Methods Dependent variables were Wuchereria bancrofti antigenaemi...

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Main Authors: Cédric B. Chesnais, Naomi-Pitchouna Awaca-Uvon, Johnny Vlaminck, Jean-Paul Tambwe, Gary J. Weil, Sébastien D. Pion, Michel Boussinesq
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Africa
Congo
Filariasis
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Bednets
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-019-3428-5

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