Impact assessment of onchocerciasis through lymphatic filariasis transmission assessment surveys using Ov-16 rapid diagnostic tests in Sierra Leone

Onchocerciasis is endemic in 14 of Sierra Leone's 16 districts with high prevalence (47 –88.5%) according to skin snips at baseline. After 11 rounds of mass treatment with ivermectin with good coverage, an impa...

Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 11, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Ibrahim Kargbo-Labour, Mohamed S. Bah, Natalie V. S. Vinkeles Melchers, Abdulai Conteh, Victoria Redwood-Sawyerr, Wilma A. Stolk, Jusufu Paye, Mustapha Sonnie, Amy Veinoglou, Joseph B. Koroma, Mary H. Hodges, Angela M. Weaver and Yaobi Zhang Tags: Research Source Type: research