Mass drug administration against lymphatic filariasis: experiences from Kozhikode district of Kerala State.
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2006-12-05
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The mass DEC drug administration to eliminate lymphatic filariasis in Kozhikode district was monitored from 2001 to 2003 to assess the drug distribution coverage, compliance, reasons for non-compliance, side reactions, mf prevalence and intensity, infection and infectivity rates in the vector. The drug distribution coverage and compliance were much below the required level. "No disease so not necessary" (42.5%) and "fear of side reactions" (25.2%) were the two major reasons for non-compliance. The adverse reactions were minimal. No appreciable changes were found in the mf prevalence and intensity. For the successful implementation of the MDA programme, proper planning, intense and timely efforts to motivate the community and innovative drug delivery strategies are required.
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Regu K, Showkath Ali MK, Rajendran R, Koya SM, Ganesh B, Dhariwal AC, Lal S. Mass drug administration against lymphatic filariasis: experiences from Kozhikode district of Kerala State. Journal of Communicable Diseases. 2006 Dec; 38(4): 333-8