Epidemiological assessment of continuing transmission of lymphatic filariasis in Samoa
Epidemiological assessment of continuing transmission of lymphatic filariasis in Samoa
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DOI:
10.1179/2047773211y.0000000008
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发表时间:
2011-12-01
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通讯作者:
Melrose, W.
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作者:
Joseph, H.;Maiava, F.;Melrose, W.
Ongoing transmission of lymphatic filariasis (LF) was assessed in five Samoan villages by measuring microfilaraemia (Mf), circulating filarial antigen (CFA) and antibody prevalence. Compared to the other villages, Fasitoo-Tai had a significantly higher Mf prevalence (3.2%), CFA prevalence (14.6%) and antibody prevalence in children (62.0%) (P