Rapid Diagnostics for the Endgame in Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination

Maria P. Rebollo Centre for Neglected Tropical Diseases, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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* Address correspondence to Moses J. Bockarie, Centre for Neglected Tropical Diseases, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, Liverpool L3 5QA, United Kingdom. E-mail: moses.bockarie@liverpool.ac.uk

Authors' addresses: Maria P. Rebollo and Moses J. Bockarie, Centre for Neglected Tropical Diseases, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Pembroke Place, Liverpool, United Kingdom, E-mails: maria.rebollo@liverpool.ac.uk and moses.bockarie@liverpool.ac.uk.

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