Moussa Sangare

Co-endemicity of filariasis and leishmaniasis in two districts

Prevalence of filarial/leishmaniasis co-infection in Mali

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Produktbeschreibung

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a major public health problem worldwide. Mali is endemic for most NTDs including filariasis and leishmaniasis. In order to determine whether filarial infections and leishmaniasis co-exist, the prevalences of both infections: filariasis (Wuchereria bancrofti and Mansonella perstans) and leishmaniasis (Leishmania major) were assessed in two health districts in Mali: Kolokani and Kolondiéba. A total of 930 volunteers aged 18 to 65 years participated in this study. The overall prevalence of co-infection for both sites was 1.5% [0.7% - 2.3%] (14/930). This study demonstrated that some individuals were infected with both infections. In conclusion, these data suggest the existence of co-endemicity of filarial and Leishmania infections in Kolokani and Kolondiéba districts. Furthermore, due to the coexistence of the different infections observed, a more appropriate and integrated approach to control these infections is needed in the co-endemic areas.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 52
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Dezember 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 96g
• ISBN-13: 9786203152159
• ISBN-10: 6203152153
• Artikelnr.: 61801709

Autorenporträt

Soy especialista en salud pública de la Facultad de Medicina y Odonto-estomatología de Bamako, Malí. Mi investigación se centra en las infecciones filarias humanas. La mayoría de mis investigaciones se han centrado en la filariasis linfática causada (en Malí) por el parásito filárico Wuchereria bancrofti.