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1Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination, Department of Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases, World Health Organization ; Current address: Institute of Tropical Medicine (NEKKEN), Nagasaki University , 1-4-12 Sakamoto, Nagasaki 852-8523, Japan.
Tropical Medicine and Health
|November 27, 2014
Summary
Lymphatic filariasis, a neglected tropical disease, affects 120 million people globally. This condition is a primary cause of chronic disability, leading to conditions like lymphoedema and hydrocoele.
Area of Science:
- Tropical medicine
- Infectious diseases
- Public health
Background:
- Lymphatic filariasis is a neglected tropical disease affecting millions worldwide.
- It is endemic in 73 countries, with an estimated 120 million people infected.
- The disease is a significant cause of chronic disability globally.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the global impact and prevalence of lymphatic filariasis.
- To highlight the debilitating consequences of the disease, including lymphoedema and hydrocoele.
Main Methods:
- This abstract summarizes existing data on lymphatic filariasis prevalence and impact.
- No new experimental methods were employed; it is a review of established knowledge.
Main Results:
- An estimated 120 million people are currently infected with lymphatic filariasis.
- The disease affects 15 million people with lymphoedema (elephantiasis) and 25 million men with hydrocoele.
- Lymphatic filariasis is a leading cause of chronic disability.
Conclusions:
- Lymphatic filariasis poses a substantial global health burden.
- The disease's impact is characterized by widespread infection and severe chronic disability.
