Integrated transmission assessment surveys (iTAS) of lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis in Cross River, Taraba and Yobe States, Nigeria

Integrated transmission assessment surveys (iTAS) of lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis in Cross River, Taraba and Yobe States, Nigeria

Abstract Background Integrated transmission assessment surveys (iTAS) have been recommended for evaluation of the transmission of both lymphatic filariasis (LF) and onchocerciasis as the prevalence of both diseases moves toward their respective elimination targets in Nigeria. Therefore, we conducted...

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Main Authors: Ifeoma N. Anagbogu, Yisa A. Saka, Olabanji Ahmed Surakat, Chukwu Okoronkwo, Emmanuel Davies, Philip Oyale, Uwem Friday Ekpo, Uche V. Amazigo, Kira Barbre, Micheal Igbe, Audrey Nyior, Solomon M Jacob, Uduak Gideon Nteun, Zaiyanatu Abubakar Umar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Local government areas
Integrated transmission assessment survey
Pre-TAS
Mass drug administration
Onchocerciasis
Lymphatic filariasis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-022-05302-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-022-05302-x

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