[Identifying areas of epidemiological stratification in an onchocerciasis focus in Yanomami territory, Roraima, Brazil].
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In this paper, aimed at suitable planning, analysis, and follow-up of treatment, control, and eradication in a human onchocerciasis program, were studied 27 geographic areas and examined 3,974 inhabitants. Four epidemiological areas with different prevalences were identified and stratified.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Cadernos de saude publica
دوره 14 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998