Current Epidemiological Assessment of Bancroftian Filariasis in Tanga Region, Northeastern Tanzania.

Conclusion. Our findings demonstrate a considerable reduction in filarial infection. However, there is clear evidence of ongoing transmission despite the 8 rounds of MDA. It is unlikely that the annual MDA would interrupt filarial transmission; therefore, additional strategies are needed to accelerate lymphatic filariasis control and elimination. PMID: 28050171 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28050171?dopt=Abstract

Source: Journal of Tropical Medicine - January 5, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: J Trop Med Source Type: research