Testing a method of sampling for entomological determination of transmission of Wuchereria bancrofti to inform lymphatic filariasis treatment strategy in urban settings

Testing a method of sampling for entomological determination of transmission of Wuchereria bancrofti to inform lymphatic filariasis treatment strategy in urban settings

Abstract Background There is on-going debate about scale-up of lymphatic filariasis treatment to include urban areas. Determining Wuchereria bancrofti transmission is more complex in these settings and entomological methodologies suggested as a solution as yet have no clear guidance. Methods The stu...

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Main Authors: Rogers Nditanchou, Ruth Dixon, Dung Pam, Sunday Isiyaku, Christian Nwosu, Safiya Sanda, Elena Schmidt, Benjamin Koudou, David Molyneux
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Lymphatic filariasis
Urban areas
Mosquitoes
Transmission
Wuchereria bancrofti
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-3905-x

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