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Examining the overlap in lymphatic filariasis prevalence and malaria insecticide-treated net access-use in endemic Africa

Eradication and elimination strategies for lymphatic filariasis (LF) primarily rely on multiple rounds of annual mass drug administration (MDA), but also may benefit from vector control interventions conducted by malaria vector control programs. We aim to examine the overlap in LF prevalence and malaria vector control to identify potential gaps in program coverage. 

Citation:
Whisnant JL, Sikder MK, Akalu GT, …….. Dzianach PA, Gelaw YA, Gething PW, Gorman TM, …….. Kiss JB, Lubinda J, McPhail MA, Nesbit OD, …….. Rumisha SF, Saddler A, Salami AA, Sanna F, Shiferaw D, Tamuzi JL, Weiss DJ, Zeru NG, et al. Examining the overlap in lymphatic filariasis prevalence and malaria insecticide-treated net access-use in endemic Africa. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2025;19(6):e0013165.

Keywords:
Epidemiology; elephantiasis; filarial; prevention; control; malaria; mosquito control; plasmodium falciparum

Abstract:
Eradication and elimination strategies for lymphatic filariasis (LF) primarily rely on multiple rounds of annual mass drug administration (MDA), but also may benefit from vector control interventions conducted by malaria vector control programs. We aim to examine the overlap in LF prevalence and malaria vector control to identify potential gaps in program coverage.