Impact of the Lymphatic Filariasis Control Program towards elimination of filariasis in Vanuatu, 1997–2006

Impact of the Lymphatic Filariasis Control Program towards elimination of filariasis in Vanuatu, 1997–2006

Abstract Background Lymphatic filariasis (LF) occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. The filarial worms affect the lymphatic system which leads to abnormal enlargement of body parts, chronic pain, disability, and social discrimination. In 1999, a commitment was...

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Main Authors: Tammy Allen, Fasihah Taleo, Patricia M. Graves, Peter Wood, George Taleo, Margaret C. Baker, Mark Bradley, Kazuyo Ichimori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Health
Subjects:
Vanuatu
Lymphatic filariasis
PacELF
Elimination
Mass drug administration
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41182-017-0047-8

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