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Wuchereria bancrofti Lymphatic Filariasis, Barrancabermeja, Colombia, 2023.

Authors :
Suárez JA
Vargas-Soler JA
Manosalva-Arciniegas LI
Becerra-González S
Ramirez AL
Cáceres T
Luna N
Ramírez JD
Paniz-Mondolfi A
Source :
Emerging infectious diseases [Emerg Infect Dis] 2024 Jul; Vol. 30 (7), pp. 1398-1401.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

We describe a recent case of lymphatic filariasis in Colombia caused by Wuchereria bancrofti nematodes. Our study combines clinical-epidemiologic findings with phylogenetic data. Resurgence of lymphatic filariasis may be linked to increasing urbanization trends and migration from previously endemic regions. Fieldwork can be a beneficial tool for screening and containing transmission.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1080-6059
Volume :
30
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Emerging infectious diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38916574
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid3007.231363