First evidence of lymphatic filariasis transmission interruption in Cameroon: Progress towards elimination.

Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is among the 10 neglected tropical diseases targeted for control or elimination by 2020. For LF elimination, the World Health Organization (WHO) has proposed a comprehensive strategy including (i) interruption of LF transmission through large-scale annual treatment (or mass...

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Main Authors: Hugues C Nana-Djeunga, Magellan Tchouakui, Guy R Njitchouang, Jules B Tchatchueng-Mbougua, Philippe Nwane, André Domche, Jean Bopda, Stève Mbickmen-Tchana, Julie Akame, Ann Tarini, Emilienne Epée, Benjamin D Biholong, Yaobi Zhang, Jean J Tougoue, Achille Kabore, Flobert Njiokou, Joseph Kamgno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-06-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5490934?pdf=render