Entomological Assessment of the Impact of Long-term Mass Administration of Ivermectin in Onchocerciasis – Endemic Communities in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Abstract:Background: Onchocerciasis constitutes a major public health burden in endemic communities and areas because of its dermal and ocular manifestations. Nigeria accounts for the highest burden of the disease globally. Long term mass distribution of ivermectin has been recommended by the World Health Organization as a potent strategy in halting the transmission of the disease in endemic communities.Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of infective blackflies after 17 years of community-based t… Show more
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