Filaria Journal


This article is part of the supplement: Report of a Scientific Working Group on Serious Adverse Events following Mectizan® treatment of onchocerciasis in Loa loa endemic areas

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A Framework for Decision-Making for Mass Distribution of Mectizan® in Areas Endemic for Loa loa

David G Addiss1*, Richard Rheingans2, Nana AY Twum-Danso3 and Frank O Richards4

Author Affiliations

1 U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA

2 Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA

3 Mectizan® Donation Program, Decatur, GA, USA

4 Global 2000 River Blindness Program, The Carter Center, Atlanta, GA, USA

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Filaria Journal 2003, 2(Suppl 1):S9 doi:

Published: 24 October 2003

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