Brugia Rapid™ antibody responses in communities of Indonesia in relation to the results of ‘transmission assessment surveys’ (TAS) for the lymphatic filariasis elimination program

Brugia Rapid™ antibody responses in communities of Indonesia in relation to the results of ‘transmission assessment surveys’ (TAS) for the lymphatic filariasis elimination program

Abstract Background The Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis recommends the transmission assessment survey (TAS) as the preferred methodology for determining whether mass drug administration can be stopped in an endemic area. Because of the limited experience available globally with th...

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Main Authors: Rita M. Dewi, Sekar Tuti, Sitti Ganefa, Chairiyah Anwar, Ria Larasati, Endah Ariyanti, Herty Herjati, Molly Brady
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-10-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Lymphatic filariasis
Elimination
Diagnostic tests
Program evaluation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-1093-x

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