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;42(2SUPPLEMENT):S21-S24
- 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 in 73 countries 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.
