Recurrence of microfilaraemia after triple-drug therapy for lymphatic filariasis in Samoa: Recrudescence or reinfection?

Objectives: Contrasting evidence is emerging on the long-term effectiveness of triple-drug therapy for elimination of lymphatic filariasis (LF) in the Pacific region. We evaluated the effectiveness of ivermectin, diethylcarbamazine and albendazole (IDA) for sustained clearance of microfilariae (Mf)...

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Published in:	International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Main Authors:	Helen J. Mayfield, Ramona Muttucumaru, Benn Sartorius, Sarah Sheridan, Selina Ward, Beatris Mario Martin, Shannon M. Hedtke, Robert Thomsen, Satupaitea Viali, Glen Fatupaito, Colleen L. Lau, Patricia M. Graves
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2025-03-01
Subjects:	Neglected tropical diseases Lymphatic filariasis elimination Mass drug administration Ivermectin Diethylcarbamazine Albendazole
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971225000335