Status of lymphatic filariasis in parts of east Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India.

Susceptibility status of some culicine mosquitoes to insecticides in Rajahmundry town of Andhra Pradesh, India.

Since long Rajahmundry town, East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, India is endemic for transmission of lymphatic filariasis1. Due to unplanned rapid urbanisation, unreliable water supply, open drainage system and water storage practices among the people of Rajahmundry town, heavy breeding of Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera : Culicidae), the vector of filariasis and Aedes aegypti (Diptera :...

Knowledge on lymphatic filariasis and mass drug administration (MDA) programme in filaria endemic districts of Andhra Pradesh, India.

Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a serious socioeconomic and public health problem in the world. As on December 2006, the total population at risk for LF was estimated to be 1254 million in 83 endemic countries, of which 64% contributed by Southeast Asia region alone. In India, it is estimated that 554.2 million population are at risk of LF infection in 243 implementation units (districts). Nationa...

Lymphatic filariasis in Andhra Pradesh Paper Mill Colony, Rajahmundry, India after nine rounds of MDA programme.

Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a serious socioeconomic and public health problem due to its morbid condition, social stigma and considerable economic loss. In order to eliminate transmission and to prevent disability due to LF by the year 2015, sixteen districts of Andhra Pradesh have been under mass drug administration (MDA) programme, covering 54 million population with annual single dose of di...

Ethno-Medicinal Plants used in East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Effect of mass drug administration programme on microfilaria carriers in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.

Lymphatic filariasis (LF) or elephantiasis is a major public health problem not only due to morbid condition but also due to social stigma, sexual incapacitation and considerable economic loss. National Health Policy 2002, aims at elimination of transmission and the prevention of disability due to LF by the year 2015, through mass drug administration (MDA) programme with annual single dose of d...