Biannual Mass Drug Administration with DEC in 2 Villages for 6 Years: Impact on Microfilaria Rate and in Children

摘要

A study in two villages of Ghatampur is undertaken using mass drug administration (MDA) with DEC+albendazol given to community members every 6 months and its impact on mf rate is monitored. It is found that except 76% MDA coverage at the time of baseline, it never reached 60% again. The impact on mf rate has been 81.1% after 5 years. The impact on mean mf counts has been 79,2%, 94.7% on mf range and some effect on new infection rate. Since MDA coverage has been an issue to realize its impact on mf rate, it is suggested that DEC-medicated salt could be an alternative strategy to eradicate infection in the community.