Lymphatic filariasis: Surveillance action among immigrants from endemic areas, Acre State, Brazilian Amazon

Conclusions This surveillance action reveals, in a pioneering and unequivocal manner, that Brazil is an influx of immigrants carrying lymphatic filariasis and there is an urgent need to step up surveillance at the main entry point for immigrants. Active surveillance may prevent the reintroduction of lymphatic filariasis in areas under control, or prevent its introduction into other states of Brazil.
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research