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Funding mass treatment of lymphatic filariasis is vital

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases

6 September 2009 | EN | ES

Técnica realiza teste para filariasis linfática

WHO/TDR/Crump

Interrupting funding for mass treatment of lymphatic filariasis can lead to a quick resurgence in the disease, say Kimberly Won and colleagues.

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