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Community-directed vector control to supplement mass drug distribution for onchocerciasis elimination in the Madi mid-North focus of Northern Uganda
BACKGROUND: Onchocerciasis a neglected tropical disease that historically has been a major cause of morbidity and an obstacle to economic development in the developing world. It is caused by infection with Onchocerca volvulus, which is transmitted by black flies of the genus Simulium. The discovery...
Autores principales: | Jacob, Benjamin G., Loum, Denis, Lakwo, Thomson L., Katholi, Charles R., Habomugisha, Peace, Byamukama, Edson, Tukahebwa, Edridah, Cupp, Eddie W., Unnasch, Thomas R. |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Public Library of Science
2018
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6128654/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30148838 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0006702 |
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