Scarification as a risk factor for rapid progression of filarial elephantiasis

被引:10
作者
Dunyo, SK
Ahorlu, CK
Simonsen, PE
机构
[1] DANISH BILHARZIASIS LAB,DK-2920 CHARLOTTENLUND,DENMARK
[2] UNIV GHANA,LEGON,GHANA
[3] NOGUCHI MEM INST MED RES,LEGON,GHANA
关键词
lymphatic filariasis; elephantiasis; Wuchereria bancrofti; risk factors; scarification;
D O I
10.1016/S0035-9203(97)90278-9
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
[No abstract available]
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页码:446 / 446
页数:1
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