The global distribution of lymphatic filariasis, 2000–18: a geospatial analysis
<p><strong>Background</strong></p> Lymphatic filariasis is a neglected tropical disease that can cause permanent disability through disruption of the lymphatic system. This disease is caused by parasitic filarial worms that are transmitted by mosquitos. Mass drug administrati...
Main Author: | Local Burden of Disease 2019 Neglected Tropical Diseases Collaborators |
---|---|
Other Authors: | Johnson, KB |
Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Elsevier
2020
|
Similar Items
-
The prevalence of onchocerciasis in Africa and Yemen, 2000–2018: a geospatial analysis
by: Chris A. Schmidt, et al.
Published: (2022-09-01) -
Retraction: Occurrence of L1014F and L1014S mutations in insecticide resistant Culex quinquefasciatus from filariasis endemic districts of West Bengal, India.
by: PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases Editors
Published: (2023-06-01) -
The health and economic benefits of the global programme to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (2000-2014).
by: Turner, H, et al.
Published: (2016) -
The global distribution and transmission limits of lymphatic filariasis: past and present
by: Jorge Cano, et al.
Published: (2014-10-01) -
Estimates of global, regional, and national morbidity, mortality, and aetiologies of diarrhoeal diseases: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015
by: Global Burden of Disease Diarrhoeal Diseases Collaborators, et al.
Published: (2017)