Biannual Mass Drug Administration with DEC in 2 Villages for 6 Years: Impact on Microfilaria Rate and in Children
Journal Title: Journal of Communicable Diseases - Year 2018, Vol 50, Issue 1
Abstract
A study in two villages of Ghatampur is undertaken using mass drug administration (MDA) with DEC+albendazol given to community members every 6 months and its impact on mf rate is monitored. It is found that except 76% MDA coverage at the time of baseline, it never reached 60% again. The impact on mf rate has been 81.1% after 5 years. The impact on mean mf counts has been 79.2%, 94.7% on mf range and some effect on new infection rate. Since MDA coverage has been an issue to realize its impact on mf rate, it is suggested that DEC-medicated salt could be an alternative strategy to eradicate infection in the community.
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Dr. Anil Kumar,
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