The geographic distribution of Loa loa in Africa: results of large-scale implementation of the Rapid Assessment Procedure for Loiasis (RAPLOA).

• Hoofdauteurs: Honorat Gustave Marie Zouré (Auteur), Samuel Wanji (Auteur), Mounkaïla Noma (Auteur), Uche Veronica Amazigo (Auteur), Peter J Diggle (Auteur), Afework Hailemariam Tekle (Auteur), Jan H F Remme (Auteur)
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• Gepubliceerd in: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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Loiasis is a major obstacle to ivermectin treatment for onchocerciasis control and lymphatic filariasis elimination in central Africa. In communities with a high level of loiasis endemicity, there is a significant risk of severe adverse reactions to ivermectin treatment. Information on the geographi...