Lymphatic filariasis morbidity mapping: a comprehensive examination of lymphoedema burden in Chikwawa district, Malawi

Conclusions
Current case detection methods underestimate the burden of lymphoedema in Malawi. There is a continued need to develop new LF morbidity identification and surveillance approaches to ensure that future morbidity management strategies are effectively targeted.

Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - November 14, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Smith, E. L., Mkwanda, S. Z., Martindale, S., Kelly-Hope, L. A., Stanton, M. C. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research