Lymphatic filariasis in Peninsular Malaysia: a cross-sectional survey of the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of residents

Lymphatic filariasis in Peninsular Malaysia: a cross-sectional survey of the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of residents

Abstract Background Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a major cause of permanent disability in many tropical and sub-tropical countries of the world. Malaysia is one of the countries in which LF is an endemic disease. Five rounds of the mass drug administration (MDA) program have been conducted in Malays...

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Main Authors: Nazeh M Al-Abd, Zurainee Mohamed Nor, Abdulhamid Ahmed, Abdulelah H Al-Adhroey, Marzida Mansor, Mustafa Kassim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2014-11-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Lymphatic filariasis
Mass drug administration
Control program
Mosquito
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-014-0545-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-014-0545-z

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