Validation of the rapid assessment procedure for loiasis (RAPLOA) in the democratic republic of Congo

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A simple method called RAPLOA, to rapidly assess what proportion of people in a community are infected with <it>L. loa </it>and hence which communities are at high risk of severe adverse reactions following ivermectin tre...

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Main Authors: Wanji Samuel, Akotshi Dowo O, Mutro Maurice N, Tepage Floribert, Ukety Tony O, Diggle Peter J, Remme Jan H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/25