Geospatial modeling of pre-intervention nodule prevalence of < i > Onchocerca volvulus < /i > in Ethiopia as an aid to onchocerciasis elimination

Conclusions/SignificanceNodule prevalence distribution was correlated with habitat suitability for vector breeding and associated biting behavior. The modeled pre-intervention prevalence can be used as a guide for determining priorities for elimination mapping in regions of Ethiopia that are currently unmapped, most of which have comparatively low infection prevalence.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Source Type: research