Lymphatic Filariasis: A Systematic Review on Morbidity and Its Repercussions in Countries in the Americas.

ABSTRACT: The Global Program to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF) is a program that aims to eliminate lymphatic filariasis by 2030. The GPELF strategy is based on interrupting transmission using mass drug administration (MDA) and, in parallel, managing morbidity cases. However, it has been seen that there is a shortage of research in the literature and public policies regarding this last pillar. In this study, we reviewed the literature and available information regarding the burden of filarial morbidity. In addition, we identified that in the Americas, the implementation of structured services with regard to morbidity assistance in the Americas was scarce. We formed a review that aimed to assess the pathogenesis, epidemiology, repercussions, and treatment of filarial morbidity in countries in

SUBMITTER: Medeiros ZM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8751179 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature