Zoonotic brugian filariasis past and present trends in malaysia: A systematic review and proportionate meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Lymphatic filariasis is a neglected tropical disease of public health concern targeted for elimination globally. Malaysia is endemic to filariasis caused mainly by the filarial parasite Brugia malayi, with decades of continues elimination efforts. Despite recorded success, the disease is yet to be eliminated. Recently, reinfection in regions following mass drug administration programs and resurgence in some parts of the country raises concern as the country geared towards the 2030 filariasis elimination target. This study aims to provide pool prevalence estimates of the disease in animals and humans in Malaysia using a proportionate meta-analysis. Recent epidemiolocal data, potential filaria hotspots and the role of human induced environmental degradation on zoonotic filariasis transmissio

SUBMITTER: Hafizu MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12552516 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature