Ecological Drivers of Mansonella perstans Infection in Uganda and Patterns of Co-endemicity with Lymphatic Filariasis and Malaria.
BACKGROUND:Mansonella perstans is a widespread, but relatively unknown human filarial parasite transmitted by Culicoides biting midges. Although it is found in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, only few studies have been carried out to deepen the understanding of its ecology, epidemiology, and healt...
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Main Authors: | Anna-Sofie Stensgaard (Author), Penelope Vounatsou (Author), Ambrose W Onapa (Author), Jürg Utzinger (Author), Erling M Pedersen (Author), Thomas K Kristensen (Author), Paul E Simonsen (Author) |
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