Rapid assessment method for prevalence and intensity of Loa loa infection

• Main Authors: Takougang Innocent (Author), Meremikwu Martin (Author), Wandji Samuel (Author), Yenshu Emmanuel V. (Author), Aripko Ben (Author), Lamlenn Samson B. (Author), Eka Braide L. (Author), Enyong Peter (Author), Meli Jean (Author), Kale Oladele (Author), Remme Jan H. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: To assess the validity of observations on eye worm and Calabar swellings for the rapid assessment of the prevalence and intensity of loiasis at the community level. METHOD: A total of 12 895 individuals over the age of 15 years living in 102 communities in Cameroon and Nigeria took part i...