The disappearance of onchocerciasis from the Itwara focus, western Uganda after elimination of the vector Simulium neavei and 19 years of annual ivermectin treatments

Lakwo TL, Garms R, Rubaale T, Katabarwa M, Walsh F, Habomugisha P, Oguttu D, Unnasch T, Namanya H, Tukesiga E, Katamanywa J, Bamuhiiga J, Byamukama E, Agunyo S, Richards F. The disappearance of onchocerciasis from the Itwara focus, western Uganda after elimination of the vector Simulium neavei and 19 years of annual ivermectin treatments. Acta Trop. 2013; 126(3): 218–21.