Twelve ‐month longitudinal parasitological assessment of lymphatic filariasis‐positive individuals: impact of a biannual treatment with ivermectin and albendazole

ConclusionIn these settings with persistent LF transmission, twice‐yearly treatment may help accelerate LF elimination. Further large‐scale evaluations are required to ascertain these findings.

Source: Tropical Medicine and International Health - September 26, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: John N. Kanamitie, Collins S. Ahorlu, Joseph Otchere, Fred Aboagye ‐Antwi, Bethel Kwansa‐Bentum, Daniel A. Boakye, Nana‐Kwadwo Biritwum, Michael D. Wilson, Dziedzom K. Souza Tags: Original Article Source Type: research