1% of total survey population. 2% of PanLF(+) or Brugia Rapid(+) individuals; some individuals could not be retraced for mf testing. 3Indonesia EU of Alor and Pantar islands is endemic for both W. ban
In Ghana and other countries pursuing elimination of lymphatic filariasis (LF), suspect cases of lymphoedema and hydrocele are routinely enumerated by community health workers (CHWs) during mass drug
Lymphatic filariasis (LF), commonly called “elephantiasis,” is one of the leading causes of disability around the world, with approximately 863 million people across 47 countries still living under th
1World Health Organization (2011) Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis: Monitoring and epidemiological assessment of mass drug administration: a manual for national elimination programs.
