A Test-and-Not-Treat Strategy for Onchocerciasis in Loa loa–Endemic Areas
A Test-and-Not-Treat Strategy for Onchocerciasis in Loa loa–Endemic Areas
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Kamgno, Joseph , Pion, Sébastien D , Chesnais, Cédric B , Bakalar, Matthew H , D’Ambrosio, Michael V , Mackenzie, Charles D , Nana-Djeunga, Hugues C , Gounoue-Kamkumo, Raceline , Njitchouang, Guy-Roger , Nwane, Philippe , Tchatchueng-Mbouga, Jules B , Wanji, Samuel , Stolk, Wilma A , Fletcher, Daniel A , Klion, Amy D , Nutman, Thomas B and Boussinesq, Michel
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United States: Massachusetts Medical Society
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English
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United States: Massachusetts Medical Society
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Treatment of onchocerciasis or lymphatic filariasis has been thwarted by concerns of serious complications related to the presence of
L. loa
infection. This report shows that leveraging digital technology allows ivermectin to be safely administered in large communities in Cameroon.
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Full title
A Test-and-Not-Treat Strategy for Onchocerciasis in Loa loa–Endemic Areas
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Pion, Sébastien D
Chesnais, Cédric B
Bakalar, Matthew H
D’Ambrosio, Michael V
Mackenzie, Charles D
Nana-Djeunga, Hugues C
Gounoue-Kamkumo, Raceline
Njitchouang, Guy-Roger
Nwane, Philippe
Tchatchueng-Mbouga, Jules B
Wanji, Samuel
Stolk, Wilma A
Fletcher, Daniel A
Klion, Amy D
Nutman, Thomas B
Boussinesq, Michel
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1962431590
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1962431590
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ISSN
0028-4793
E-ISSN
1533-4406
DOI
10.1056/NEJMoa1705026
