Socio-environmental variables and transmission risk of lymphatic filariasis in central and northern Mozambique

Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is endemic in Mozambique, where it is caused by <em>Wuchereria bancrofti</em> with <em>Culex quinquefasciatus</em> as the main vector. It affects approximately 10% of the population (2 million) with about 16 million at risk. Prevalence rates in 40 ou...

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Main Authors: Isabel Manhenje, M. Teresa Galán-Puchades, Màrius V. Fuentes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2013-05-01
Series:Geospatial Health
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Online Access:http://www.geospatialhealth.net/index.php/gh/article/view/96