Spatial variation of Anopheles-transmitted Wuchereria bancrofti and Plasmodium falciparum infection densities in Papua New Guinea.

Date
2003Author
Alexander, ND
Hyun, PJ
Dimber, ZB
Bockarie, MJ
Grenfell, BT
Kazura, JW
Alpers, MP
Subject
Infectious Diseases Rare Diseases Malaria Vector-Borne Diseases Infection 3 Good Health and Well Being
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The spatial variation of Wuchereria bancrofti and Plasmodium falciparum infection densities was measured in a rural area of Papua New Guinea where they share anopheline vectors. The spatial correlation of W. bancrofti was found to reduce by half over an estimated distance of 1.7 km, much smaller than the 50 km grid used by the World Health Organization rapid mapping method. For P. falciparum, negligible spatial correlation was found. After mass treatment with anti-filarial drugs, there was negligible correlation between the changes in the densities of the two parasites.
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Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Place of Publication
England
Journal
Filaria Journal
Volume
2
Issue
1
Pagination
14-14
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