Lymphatic filariasis mapping by Immunochromatographic Test cards and baseline microfilaria survey prior to mass drug administration in Sierra Leone

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>National mapping of lymphatic filariasis (LF) was conducted using Immunochromatographic tests (ICT) in 2005 to determine endemicity and geographic spread of the disease. A baseline microfilaria survey was then conducted to determine...

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Main Authors: Koroma Joseph B, Bangura Momodu M, Hodges Mary H, Bah Mohamed S, Zhang Yaobi, Bockarie Moses J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/10