Elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem in Malawi.

Elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem in Malawi.

<h4>Background</h4>Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes, causing severe pain, disfiguring, and disabling clinical conditions such as lymphoedema and hydrocoele. LF is a global public health problem affecting 72 countries, primarily in Africa and Asia...

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Main Authors: John Chiphwanya, Square Mkwanda, Storn Kabuluzi, Themba Mzilahowa, Bagrey Ngwira, Dorothy E Matipula, Limbikani Chaponda, Paul Ndhlova, Prince Katchika, Chawananga Mahebere Chirambo, Philemon Moses, Justin Kumala, Martin Chiumia, Carrie Barrett, Hannah Betts, Joan Fahy, Maria Rebollo Polo, Lisa Reimer, Michelle C Stanton, Brent Thomas, Sian Freer, David H Molyneux, Moses J Bockarie, Charles D Mackenzie, Mark J Taylor, Sarah Martindale, Louise A Kelly-Hope
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2024-02-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0011957&type=printable

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