Elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem in Malawi.

• Main Authors: John Chiphwanya (Author), Square Mkwanda (Author), Storn Kabuluzi (Author), Themba Mzilahowa (Author), Bagrey Ngwira (Author), Dorothy E Matipula (Author), Limbikani Chaponda (Author), Paul Ndhlova (Author), Prince Katchika (Author), Chawananga Mahebere Chirambo (Author), Philemon Moses (Author), Justin Kumala (Author), Martin Chiumia (Author), Carrie Barrett (Author), Hannah Betts (Author), Joan Fahy (Author), Maria Rebollo Polo (Author), Lisa Reimer (Author), Michelle C Stanton (Author), Brent Thomas (Author), Sian Freer (Author), David H Molyneux (Author), Moses J Bockarie (Author), Charles D Mackenzie (Author), Mark J Taylor (Author), Sarah Martindale (Author), Louise A Kelly-Hope (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<h4>Background</h4>Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes, causing severe pain, disfiguring, and disabling clinical conditions such as lymphoedema and hydrocoele. LF is a global public health problem affecting 72 countries, primarily in Africa and Asia...