Lymphatic filariasis eradication programme.

摘要

The prevalence of lymphatic filariasis caused by Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi among tea workers, the presence of its main vector (Culex quinquefasciatus), and economic loss due to the disease in Assam, India, is described. The efficacy of diethylcarbamazine against lymphatic filariasis, and the launching of mass administration of diethylcarbamazine on 5 June 2004 are discussed. It is suggested that high compliance to drug intake, consistency of mass drug administration, disease monitoring and support from the tea industry would make the control and elimination of lymphatic filariasis successful.