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An evaluation of Wb123 antibody elisa in individuals treated with ivermectin and albendazole, and implementation challenges in Africa
The development of antibody testing for the diagnosis of lymphatic filariasis (LF) is intended to enhance the monitoring and evaluation activities of the Global Program for the Elimination of LF. This is due to the fact that antibody tests are expected to be the most sensitive at detecting exposure...
Autores principales: | de Souza, Dziedzom Komi, Owusu, Irene Offei, Otchere, Joseph, Adimazoya, Michelle, Frempong, Kwadwo, Ahorlu, Collins Stephen, Boakye, Daniel Adjei, Wilson, Michael David |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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The African Field Epidemiology Network
2017
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5554654/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28819487 http://dx.doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2017.27.65.11004 |
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