The Eagle effect in the Wolbachia-worm symbiosis
Abstract Background Onchocerciasis (river blindness) and lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) are two human neglected tropical diseases that cause major disabilities. Mass administration of drugs targeting the microfilarial stage has reduced transmission and eliminated these diseases in several coun...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-02-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-04545-w |