Spatial-temporal clustering analysis of yaws on Lihir Island, Papua New Guinea to enhance planning and implementation of eradication programs.
BACKGROUND:In the global program for the eradication of yaws, assessments of the prevalence of the disease are used to decide where to initiate mass treatment. However, the smallest administrative unit that should be used as the basis for making decisions is not clear. We investigated spatial and te...
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Main Authors: | Eric Q Mooring (Author), Oriol Mitjà (Author), Megan B Murray (Author) |
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2018-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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