Browsing Journal Articles by Subject "Epidemiology"

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    • Mansonella perstans filariasis in Africa 

      Simonsen, Paul E.; Onapa, Ambrose W.; Asio, Santa Maria (Elsevier: Acta Tropica, 2011-09)
      Mansonella perstans is a vector-borne human filarial nematode, transmitted by tiny blood-sucking flies (biting midges). It is widespread in many parts of Sub-Saharan Africa and also occurs in parts of Central and South ...

    • Mansonella perstans filariasis in Uganda: patterns of microfilaraemia and clinical manifestations in two endemic communities 

      Asio, Santa Maria; Simonsen, Paul E.; Onapa, Ambrose W. (Oxford Academic: Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2009-03-01)
      Surveys for Mansonella perstans infection and potentially related clinical manifestations were undertaken in two endemic communities in Mukono and Luwero districts of Uganda where no other human filarial infections are ...