Efficacy of ivermectin and albendazole combination in suppressing transmission of lymphatic filariasis following mass administration in Tanzania: a prospective cohort study

• Main Authors: Adam M. Fimbo (Author), Rajabu Hussein Mnkugwe (Author), Eulambius Mathias Mlugu (Author), Peter P. Kunambi (Author), Alpha Malishee (Author), Omary M.S. Minzi (Author), Appolinary A. R. Kamuhabwa (Author), Eleni Aklillu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Preventive chemotherapy with ivermectin and albendazole (IA) in mass drug administration (MDA) programs for all at-risk populations is the core public health intervention to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF). Achieving this goal depends on drug effectiveness in reducing parasit...