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OverviewA comprehensive review of recent advances in knowledge about onchocerciasis and the methods for its control. Both research advances and practical lessons from the field are considered. Forward-looking in its approach, the report aims to identify measures that can accelerate control activities and increase large-scale ivermectin distribution to all communities at risk in the endemic zones. Attention is also given to the need to ensure that control activities are sustained and have acceptable cost-benefit ratios. The report has 13 sections. The opening sections summarize current knowledge of the filarial parasite Onchocerca volvulus and the blackfly vectors. Five sections profile current knowledge about the disease in terms of its clinical features, including changes following treatment with ivermectin, its geographical distribution and public health importance, its socioeconomic impact, and the measures available for diagnosis, surveillance, and treatment. Subsequent sections provide detailed discussions of the two main strategies for onchocerciasis control: chemotherapy with ivermectin and vector suppression through insecticide application and environmental management. The remaining sections point out the need for sustainable programmes for ivermectin distribution and for monitoring and evaluation in order to ensure that control activities continue, that all onchocerciasis sufferers are reached, and that available resources are used efficiently. Annexed to the report is a clinical classification and grading system for recording the cutaneous changes of onchocerciasis. Full Product DetailsAuthor: B.O.L. DukePublisher: World Health Organization Imprint: World Health Organization Volume: No. 852 Dimensions: Width: 16.00cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 24.00cm Weight: 0.023kg ISBN: 9789241208529ISBN 10: 924120852 Pages: 110 Publication Date: 01 April 1995 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviews.. . We have come to expect authoritative accounts in the WHO Technical Report Series and this one is no exception ... strongly recommended... . .. We have come to expect authoritative accounts in the WHO Technical Report Series and this one is no exception ... strongly recommended... . .. We have come to expect authoritative accounts in the WHO Technical Report Series and this one is no exception ... strongly recommended... .. . We have come to expect authoritative accounts in the WHO Technical Report Series and this one is no exception ... strongly recommended... .. . We have come to expect authoritative accounts in the WHO Technical Report Series and this one is no exception ... strongly recommended... Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |