| Literature DB >> 9233057 |
W Cao1, C P Van der Ploeg, Z Ren, J D Habbema.
Abstract
A campaign against lymphatic filariasis began in China's Shandong Province during 1956. Epidemiological surveillance since 1984 indicates that the transmission of infection has been interrupted. The factors accounting for this are discussed and the continuing challenges presented by the disease are outlined.Entities:
Keywords: Asia; China; Developing Countries; Diseases; Eastern Asia; Filariasis--prevention and control; Parasitic Diseases; Summary Report
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Year: 1997 PMID： 9233057
Source DB: PubMed Journal: World Health Forum ISSN： 0251-2432