Rapid Molecular Assays for Specific Detection and Quantitation of Loa loa Microfilaremia
Rapid Molecular Assays for Specific Detection and Quantitation of Loa loa Microfilaremia
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Accurate diagnosis of Loa loa infection is essential to the success of mass drug administration efforts to eliminate onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis, due to the risk of fatal encephalopathic reactions to ivermectin occurring among highly microfilaremic Loa-infected individuals living in areas co-endemic for multiple filarial species.
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Rapid Molecular Assays for Specific Detection and Quantitation of Loa loa Microfilaremia
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1288104807
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1288104807
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1935-2735,1935-2727
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1935-2735
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10.1371/journal.pntd.0001299
