Epidemiology of lymphatic filariasis with special reference to urogenital-manifestations
Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is currently endemic in as many as 80 countries round the globe, particularly in the tropics and sub-tropics. Wuchereria bancrofti as a causative organism accounts for over 90% of the global burden. India contributes about 40% of the total global burden and accounts for ab...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2005-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Urology |
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Online Access: | http://www.indianjurol.com/article.asp?issn=0970-1591;year=2005;volume=21;issue=1;spage=44;epage=49;aulast=Pani |