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The disappearance of onchocerciasis from the Itwara focus, western Uganda after elimination of the vector Simulium neavei and 19 years of annual ivermectin treatments

General Info

Geography 
Uganda (UGA)
Time period covered 
January, 1993 - December, 2010
Data type
Scientific literature
Keywords 
Onchocerciasis

Citation

Authors 
Lakwo TL, Garms R, Rubaale T, Katabarwa M, Walsh F, Habomugisha P, Oguttu D, Unnasch T, Namanya H, Tukesiga E, Katamanywa J, Bamuhiiga J, Byamukama E, Agunyo S, Richards F
Journal 
Acta Trop
Pages 
218–21
Publication year 
2013
Suggested citation 
Lakwo TL, Garms R, Rubaale T, Katabarwa M, Walsh F, Habomugisha P, Oguttu D, Unnasch T, Namanya H, Tukesiga E, Katamanywa J, Bamuhiiga J, Byamukama E, Agunyo S, Richards F. The disappearance of onchocerciasis from the Itwara focus, western Uganda after elimination of the vector Simulium neavei and 19 years of annual ivermectin treatments. Acta Trop. 2013; 126(3): 218–21.
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