Five years of post-validation surveillance of lymphatic filariasis in Thailand
ConclusionsIn 2022, after 5 years of PVS, Thailand re-surveyed 41% of its previously endemic IUs and demonstrated ongoing transmission in only one province of Narathiwat, where Mf prevalence is below the WHO provisional transmission threshold of 1%. This study highlights the importance of continued disease surveillance measu res and vigilance among health care providers in LF receptive areas.Graphical Abstract
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
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