Lymphatic filariasis control in Tanzania: infection, disease perceptions and drug uptake patterns in an endemic community after multiple rounds of mass drug administration

Abstract Background Lymphatic filariasis (LF) control in most countries of sub-Saharan Africa is based on annual mass drug administration (MDA) with a combination of ivermectin and albendazole, in order to interrupt transmission. However, attaining and maintaining high treatment coverage has been a...

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Published in:	Parasites & Vectors
Main Authors:	Yahya A. Derua, William N. Kisinza, Paul E. Simonsen
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2018-07-01
Subjects:	Lymphatic filariasis Microfilaraemia Circulating filarial antigens Hydrocele Elephantiasis Questionnaire
Online Access:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-2999-x