MDA—Lymphatic Filariasis
10.2149/tmh.2014-S03
- Author:
Kazuyo Ichimori
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Lymphatic filariasis;
MDA;
Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis
- From:Tropical Medicine and Health
2014;():-
- CountryJapan
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Lymphatic filariasis is one of the neglected tropical diseases. It is estimated that 120 million people are currently infected and that 1.403 billion live in areas where filariasis is endemic. Lymphatic filariasis is a leading cause of chronic disability worldwide, including of 15 million people who have lymphoedema (elephantiasis) and 25 million men who have hydrocoele.
