Identifying co-endemic areas for major filarial infections in sub-Saharan Africa: seeking synergies and preventing severe adverse events during mass drug administration campaigns.
Jorge CanoMaria-Gloria BasáñezSimon J O'HanlonAfework H TekleSamuel WanjiHonorat G ZouréMaria P RebolloRachel L PullanPublished in: Parasites & vectors (2018)
These maps are intended to initiate discussion around the potential for tailored treatment strategies, and highlight populations at risk of SAEs. Further work is required to test and refine strategies in programmatic settings, providing the empirical evidence needed to guide efforts towards the 2020/2025 goals and beyond.