Community-directed vector control to supplement mass drug distribution for onchocerciasis elimination in the Madi mid-North focus of Northern Uganda

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Abstract
Slash and clear might represent an effective, inexpensive, community- based tool to supplement ivermectin distribution as a contributory method to eliminate onchocerciasis and prevent recrudescence.
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Authors Jacob BG;Loum D;Lakwo TL;Katholi CR;Habomugisha P;Byamukama E;Tukahebwa E;Cupp EW;Unnasch TR;;
Journal plos neglected tropical diseases
Year 2018
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30148838
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National Center for Biotechnology Information NCBI NLM MEDLINE animals humans pubmed abstract nih national institutes of health national library of medicine research support N.I.H. Extramural uganda / epidemiology time factors pmid:30148838 pmc6128654 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0006702 benjamin g jacob denis loum thomas r unnasch community participation insect control / methods* insect vectors / parasitology* ivermectin / administration & dosage* ivermectin / pharmacology mass drug administration neglected diseases onchocerca volvulus / physiology* onchocerciasis / drug therapy onchocerciasis / epidemiology onchocerciasis / prevention & control* simuliidae / parasitology*

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