Benefit of insecticide-treated nets, curtains and screening on vector borne diseases, excluding malaria: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Introduction Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are one of the main interventions used for
malaria control. However, these nets may also be effective against other vector borne …
malaria control. However, these nets may also be effective against other vector borne …
Progress and impact of 13 years of the global programme to eliminate lymphatic filariasis on reducing the burden of filarial disease
KD Ramaiah, EA Ottesen - PLoS neglected tropical diseases, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Background A Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis was launched in 2000,
with mass drug administration (MDA) as the core strategy of the programme. After …
with mass drug administration (MDA) as the core strategy of the programme. After …
Can lymphatic filariasis be eliminated by 2020?
MP Rebollo, MJ Bockarie - Trends in parasitology, 2017 - cell.com
Interventions against neglected tropical diseases (NTD), including lymphatic filariasis (LF),
scaled up dramatically after the signing of the London Declaration (LD) in 2012. LF is …
scaled up dramatically after the signing of the London Declaration (LD) in 2012. LF is …
Global programme to eliminate lymphatic filariasis: the processes underlying programme success
K Ichimori, JD King, D Engels, A Yajima… - PLoS neglected …, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is caused by filarial worms that live in the lymphatic system and
commonly lead to lymphoedema, elephantiasis, and hydrocele. LF is recognized as …
commonly lead to lymphoedema, elephantiasis, and hydrocele. LF is recognized as …
Malaria prevalence, anemia and baseline intervention coverage prior to mass net distributions in Abia and Plateau States, Nigeria
Background Nigeria suffers the world's largest malaria burden, with approximately 51 million
cases and 207,000 deaths annually. As part of the country's aim to reduce by 50% malaria …
cases and 207,000 deaths annually. As part of the country's aim to reduce by 50% malaria …
Determinants of bed net use in Southeast Nigeria following mass distribution of LLINs: implications for social behavior change interventions
CL Russell, A Sallau, E Emukah, PM Graves… - PLoS …, 2015 - journals.plos.org
Millions of long-lasting insecticide treated nets (LLINs) have been distributed as part of the
global malaria control strategy. LLIN ownership, however, does not necessarily guarantee …
global malaria control strategy. LLIN ownership, however, does not necessarily guarantee …
[PDF][PDF] Lymphatic filariasis: a handbook of practical entomology for national lymphatic filariasis elimination programmes
World Health Organization - 2013 - apps.who.int
FILARIASIS Page 1 FILARIASIS LYMPHATIC LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS: PRACTICAL
ENTOMOLOGY GLOBAL PROGRAMME TO ELIMINATE LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS WORLD …
ENTOMOLOGY GLOBAL PROGRAMME TO ELIMINATE LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS WORLD …
Multidimensional complexities of filariasis control in an era of large-scale mass drug administration programmes: a can of worms
DH Molyneux, A Hopkins, MH Bradley… - Parasites & vectors, 2014 - Springer
The impact of control and elimination programmes by mass drug administration (MDA)
targeting onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis (LF) in sub-Saharan Africa over the last two …
targeting onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis (LF) in sub-Saharan Africa over the last two …
Elimination of lymphatic filariasis in the Gambia
MP Rebollo, SM Sambou, B Thomas… - PLoS neglected …, 2015 - journals.plos.org
Background The prevalence of Wuchereria bancrofti, which causes lymphatic filariasis (LF)
in The Gambia was among the highest in Africa in the 1950s. However, surveys conducted …
in The Gambia was among the highest in Africa in the 1950s. However, surveys conducted …
Lymphatic filariasis control in Tanga Region, Tanzania: status after eight rounds of mass drug administration
PE Simonsen, YA Derua, SM Magesa, EM Pedersen… - Parasites & vectors, 2014 - Springer
Background Lymphatic filariasis (LF) control started in Tanga Region of Tanzania in 2004,
with annual ivermectin/albendazole mass drug administration (MDA). Since then, the current …
with annual ivermectin/albendazole mass drug administration (MDA). Since then, the current …