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Follow-up Study of Patients Previously Diagnosed with Lymphatic Filariasis in Korea.

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Abstract
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Korea was an endemic area for lymphatic filariasis (LF), caused by the nematode parasite Brugia malayi, until the 1970s. The World Health Organization recognized Korea as LF-free in June 2008. However, it is necessary to confirm that patients that have had LF in the past still test negative, to prevent the re-emergence of LF in Korea.

Year of Publication
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2017
Journal
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Osong public health and research perspectives
Volume
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8
Issue
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6
Number of Pages
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421-424
ISSN Number
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2210-9099
DOI
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10.24171/j.phrp.2017.8.6.10
Short Title
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Osong Public Health Res Perspect
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