Environmental factors associated with the distribution of Loa loa vectors Chrysops spp. in Central and West Africa: seeing the forest for the trees.

Xavier Badia-RiusHannah BettsDavid H MolyneuxLouise A Kelly-Hope

Published in: Parasites & vectors (2019)

The Chrysops spp. database and large-scale environmental analysis provides insights into the spatial and ecological parameters of the L. loa vectors driving transmission. These may be used to further delineate loiasis risk, which will be important for implementing filariasis control and elimination programmes in the equatorial rainforest region of Central and West Africa.

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human health
climate change
risk assessment
life cycle
emergency department
quality improvement
adverse drug
drug administration