Simulating a Transmission Assessment Survey: An evaluation of current methods used in determining the elimination of the neglected tropical disease, Lymphatic Filariasis

Simulating a Transmission Assessment Survey: An evaluation of current methods used in determining the elimination of the neglected tropical disease, Lymphatic Filariasis

Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends Transmission Assessment Surveys (TAS) to determine when an evaluation unit (EU) (a designated population survey area) has achieved elimination of transmission of the vector-borne macroparasitic disease Lymphatic Filariasis (LF). These dete...

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Main Authors: Paul S. Weiss, Edwin Michael, Frank O. Richards, Jr.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Simulation
Lymphatic Filariasis
TAS
Transmission Interruption
Elimination
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971220322803

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