A case study of risk factors for lymphatic filariasis in the Republic of Congo

A case study of risk factors for lymphatic filariasis in the Republic of Congo

Abstract Background Little is known regarding risk factors for lymphatic filariasis (LF) in Central Africa. We studied the epidemiology of LF in an endemic village in the Republic of Congo. Methods Dependent variables were Wuchereria bancrofti antigenemia (ICT card test) and microfilaremia (night bl...

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Main Authors: Cédric B Chesnais, François Missamou, Sébastien D Pion, Jean Bopda, Frédéric Louya, Andrew C Majewski, Peter U Fischer, Gary J Weil, Michel Boussinesq
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2014-07-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Africa
Congo
Filariasis
Epidemiology
Risk factors
Bed nets
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-7-300

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https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-7-300

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