The role of polymerase chain reaction techniques for assessing lymphatic filariasis transmission

Overview

An international workshop entitled "Lymphatic Filariasis: Use of PCR in Monitoring Transmission" was held on 7-10 November 2006. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and standardize the use of PCR as a tool for monitoting the success or failure of mass drug distribution (MDA) programmes and to aid in determining when MDA prgrammes can be terminated.

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