Mapping the geographical distribution of lymphatic filariasis in Zambia.

• Main Authors: Enala T Mwase (Author), Anna-Sofie Stensgaard (Author), Mutale Nsakashalo-Senkwe (Author), Likezo Mubila (Author), James Mwansa (Author), Peter Songolo (Author), Sheila T Shawa (Author), Paul E Simonsen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Past case reports have indicated that lymphatic filariasis (LF) occurs in Zambia, but knowledge about its geographical distribution and prevalence pattern, and the underlying potential environmental drivers, has been limited. As a background for planning and implementation of control, a country-wide...