< i > Wuchereria bancrofti < /i > infection is associated with progression to clinical visceral leishmaniasis in VL- endemic areas in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India

ConclusionThis study describes that progression to clinical VL disease is associated with serological evidence of prior infection withW.bancrofti. The integration of disease programs forLeishmania and lymphatic filariasis extend beyond the relationship of sequential or co-infection with disease burden. To ensure elimination targets can be reached and sustained, we suggest areas of co-endemicity would benefit from overlapping vector control activities, health system networks and surveillance infrastructure.

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - October 30, 2023 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Abhishek Kumar Singh Source Type: research