We conducted a prospective, cross-sectional study to examine and compare treatment coverage of lymphatic filariasis by the health system (HST) and a health system implemented, community-directed treatment for the control of lymphatic filariasis (ComDT / HS) in 44 randomly selected villages in coastal Kenya. Demographic information on the villages and peripheral health facilities to guide design...

lymphatic filariasis is endemic to tropical countries and is the most common cause of acquired lymphedema in the world. wuchereria bancrofti is the main etiological agent responsible. while the presentation of filariasis in limbs is common, isolated presentation as a single enlarged lymph node in the neck is very rare. we describe a 48-year-old indian woman, who presented with a hard lymph node...

Filariasis is a major public health problem in India and inspite of existence of the National Filaria Control Programme since 1955, currently there may be up to 31 million microfilaraemics, 23 million cases of symptomatic filariasis, and about 473 million individuals potentially at risk of infection. Over the last 10 years advances have led to new diagnostic/ treatment tools and control strateg...

From the Sabin Vaccine Institute, and George Washington University, Washington, DC (P.J.H.); Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Lymphatic Filariasis Support Centre and the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis, Liverpool, United Kingdom (D.H.M.); the Schistosomiasis Control Initiative, Imperial College London, London (A.F.); the International Trachoma Initiative, New York ( J.K.)...

From the Sabin Vaccine Institute, and George Washington University, Washington, DC (P.J.H.); Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Lymphatic Filariasis Support Centre and the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis, Liverpool, United Kingdom (D.H.M.); the Schistosomiasis Control Initiative, Imperial College London, London (A.F.); the International Trachoma Initiative, New York ( J.K.)...

The aim of the article is to present a rare case of filariasis presenting as a nodule over arm in a pregnant lady which was diagnosed by fine needle aspiration cytology. Lymphatic filariasis is a major public health problem in India with most infections being caused by Wuchereria bancrofti. Clinical manifestations depend on the area of lymphatic involvement and the duration of infection. The pr...

Received: October 19, 2017 Revised: November 21, 2017 Accepted: December 21, 2017 Abstract: Background: Lymphatic filariasis is a tropical disease and currently more than 1.4 billion people in 73 countries are at risk but still it is neglected in higher researches. Lymphatic filariasis is wide spread throughout the tropical and subtropical areas of Asia, Africa, the Western Pacific and some par...

Introduction: Elephantoid legs due to past LF infection are common in Cherthala, Alappuzha, Kerala. The physical disability refers impairment of bodily functions and difficulties performing daily chores. study aims assess the quality life filarial patients post MDA phase. Objectives: To lymphatic filariasis Methodology: A cross sectional was conducted at Thaickal Chethy Panchayats Cherthala thr...

Background: Lymphatic filariasis is one of the six infectious diseases identified by International Task Force for Disease Eradication as “eradicable” or “potentially eradicable. It estimated that, to interrupt transmission lymphatic filariasis, MDA compliance must exceed 65–75%. This study was conducted assess coverage and mass drug administration in Prayagraj District.Methods: a pre-tested, qu...

Even if around 180 million people suffer from lymphoedema worldwide (Casley-Smith et al, 1997), its impact as a public health problem is underestimated. The main reason for this being the lack of epidemiology. Both in developed and developing countries, the prevalence and incidence of lymphoedema is unknown. In developing countries, lymphatic filariasis (LF) is seen as the major cause of lympho...