--- title: 2017 Publication description: "1. Kanamitie, J.N. , Ahorlu , C.S. , Otchere, J. , Aboagye-Antwi, F., Kwansa-Bentum, B. , Boakye, D.A. , Biritwum, N-K. , Wilson , M.D. & de Souza D.K. ( 2017) Twelve‐month longitudinal parasitological assessment of lymphatic filariasis‐positive individuals: impact…" url: "https://noguchi.ug.edu.gh/docs/publications/2017-publication/" updated: "2022-08-24" category: Publications --- # 2017 Publication 1. Kanamitie, J.N. , Ahorlu , C.S. , Otchere, J. , Aboagye-Antwi, F., Kwansa-Bentum, B. , Boakye, D.A. , Biritwum, N-K. , Wilson , M.D. & de Souza D.K. ( 2017) Twelve‐month longitudinal parasitological assessment of lymphatic filariasis‐positive individuals: impact of a biannual treatment with ivermectin and albendazole [https://doi.org/10.1111/tmi.12974](https://doi.org/10.1111/tmi.12974) 2. 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