Interruption of lymphatic filariasis transmission in Manaus, a former focus of Wuchereria bancrofti in the Western Brazilian Amazon

Interruption of lymphatic filariasis transmission in Manaus, a former focus of Wuchereria bancrofti in the Western Brazilian Amazon

Objective. To confirm the absence of Wuchereria bancrofti autochthonous cases in Manaus, a former focus of lymphatic filariasis in the Western Brazilian Amazon. Methods. A field survey was carried out in 2016 using immunochromatographic rapid tests (ICT card) for the detection of circulating filaria...

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Main Authors:	Marilaine Martins, Rebeca Cristina Souza Guimarães, Gilberto Fontes
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Pan American Health Organization 2021-01-01
Series:	Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública
Subjects:	wuchereria bancrofti elephantiasis filarial brazil
Online Access:	https://iris.paho.org/handle/10665.2/53192

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