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Tirados, Inaki 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9771-4880, Thomsen, Edward ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1136-6430, Worrall, Eve ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9147-3388, Koala, Lassane, Melachio, Tresor and Basáñez, María-Gloria
(2022)
'Vector control and entomological capacity for onchocerciasis elimination'. Trends in parasitology, Vol 38, Issue 7, pp. 591-604.
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Abstract
Mass drug administration (MDA) of ivermectin is currently the main strategy to achieve elimination of transmission (EoT) of onchocerciasis. Modelling suggests that EoT may not be reached in all endemic foci using annual MDA alone. Onchocerciasis and loiasis are coendemic in forest areas of Central Africa where ivermectin treatment can lead to severe adverse events in individuals with heavy loiasis load, rendering MDA inappropriate. Vector control has been proposed as a complementary intervention strategy. Here, we discuss (i) achievements and pitfalls of previous interventions; (ii) epidemiological impact, feasibility, and combination with MDA to accelerate and/or protect EoT; (iii) role of modelling; (iv) opportunities for innovative methods of vector monitoring and control; and (v) strengthening entomological capacity in endemic countries.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | QX Parasitology > Helminths. Annelida > QX 203 Nematoda QX Parasitology > Helminths. Annelida > QX 301 Filarioidea QX Parasitology > Insects. Other Parasites > QX 500 Insects QX Parasitology > Insects. Other Parasites > QX 600 Insect control. Tick control QX Parasitology > Insects. Other Parasites > QX 650 Insect vectors WC Communicable Diseases > Tropical and Parasitic Diseases > WC 885 Onchocerciasis |
| Faculty: Department: | Biological Sciences > Vector Biology Department |
| Digital Object Identifer (DOI): | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pt.2022.03.003 |
| Depositing User: | Inaki Tirados |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Apr 2022 13:24 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Jun 2022 12:29 |
| URI: | https://archive.lstmed.ac.uk/id/eprint/20220 |
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