A survey of Brugia malayi infection on the Heugsan Islands, Korea

Chai, Jong Yil; Lee, Soon Hyung; Choi, Sung Yil; Lee, Jong Soo; Yong, Tai Soon; Park, Kyun Jong; Yang, Kyeong Ae; Lee, Keon Hoon; Park, Mi Jeng; Park, Hyung Ran; Kim, Mi Ja; Rim, Han Jong

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“…In this region, 3 (0.1%) positive cases were found even among young age group under 10, which strongly suggested that there was propagation although the transmission was minimal. An epidemiological survey done in 2000 found 6 positive cases (1.6%) among 380 persons examined [38]. In addition, 2 positive cases among 1,393 samples tested (0.2%) were found in 2002 from an examination by KNIH.…”

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confidence: 97%

“…There were 6 (1.6%) microfilaria positive cases, all females aged 57-72 years, and from only 2 villages of Daeheuksando. There were 4 patients with lower leg elephantiasis, but they showed no microfilaremia [38].…”

Section: Evaluation Of the Elimination Program During The 1980s-1990smentioning

confidence: 98%

“…This result might be ascribed to the fact that different physiological reactions of individuals to the drug. Chai et al [38] administered a mixture of albendazole (400 mg) and ivermectin (150 mg/kg) to 6 microfilaria positive persons found in Sinangun, Jeollanam-do as a single dose therapy. They were all found to have negative conversion.…”

Section: Chemotherapeutic Controlmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Successful Control of Lymphatic Filariasis in the Republic of Korea

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Korean J Parasitol

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Section: Evaluation Of the Elimination Program During The 1980s-1990smentioning

confidence: 98%

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Successful Control of Lymphatic Filariasis in the Republic of Korea

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“…A total of 378 people, 151 males and 227 females, living in 8 villages (6 on Daeheugsan-do, 1 on Daejang-do, and 1 on Yeongsando) were subjected to a night blood survey for microfilaremia, and physical examination for elephantiasis in the extremities. There were 6 (1.6%) cases positive for microfilariae, and 3 patients with swollen legs were found [55]. Thereafter, microfilaremia has not been found even in previously endemic areas.…”

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“…To discover its recent situation, a small-scale survey was performed on the Heugsan Islands in September 2000 [55]. A total of 378 people, 151 males and 227 females, living in 8 villages (6 on Daeheugsan-do, 1 on Daejang-do, and 1 on Yeongsando) were subjected to a night blood survey for microfilaremia, and physical examination for elephantiasis in the extremities.…”

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Review of Zoonotic Parasites in Medical and Veterinary Fields in the Republic of Korea

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2009

Korean J Parasitol

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Zoonotic parasites are separated into 4 categories, such as direct-zoonotic, meta-zoonotic, cyclo-zoonotic, and sapro-zoonotic parasites. Direct zoonotic parasites infect humans directly from animals, such as, PREVALENCE OF ZOONOTIC PARASITES IN KOREAMajor zoonotic protozoa There are about 65,000 species of protozoan parasites in the world. Unicellular organisms, almost all protozoa, live by holozoic nutrition. Protozoa are divided into 5 phyla, Sarcomastigophora, Apicomplexa, Microspora, Myxozoa, and Ciliophora. Sarcomastigophora have flagella or pseudopodia for locomotive organs, reproduce by binary fission, and include Trichomonas spp., Giardia spp., and amoeba. Apicomplexa do not have special locomotive organs and reproduce by multiple fission and Review of Zoonotic Parasites in Medical and Veterinary Fields in the Republic of KoreaKorean J Parasitol. Vol. 47, Supplement: S133-S141, October 2009 DOI: 10.3347/kjp.2009 Abstract: Zoonotic parasites are animal parasites that can infect humans. The major zoonotic protozoa in the Republic of

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Surveillance and Vector Control of Lymphatic Filariasis in the Republic of Korea

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Won

Koo

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Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives

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ObjectivesUntil the early 2000s, lymphatic filariasis would commonly break out in the coastal areas in Korea. Through steady efforts combining investigation and treatment, filariasis was officially declared eradicated in 2008. This study surveyed the density of vector species of filariasis in past endemic areas, and inspected filariasis DNA from collected mosquitoes for protection against the reemergence of filariasis.MethodsBetween May and October 2009, mosquitoes were caught using the black night trap in past endemic coastal areas: Gyeongsangnam-do, Jeollanamdo, and Jeju-do. The collected mosquitoes were identified, and the extracted DNA from the collected vector mosquitoes was tested by polymerase chain reaction for Brugia malayi filariasis.ResultsOchletotatus togoi, Anophel es (Hyrcanus) group and Culex pipiens were most frequently caught in Jeollanam-do (Geomun Island, Bogil Island, Heuksan Island), Jeju-do (Namone-ri, Wimi-ri). and Gyeongsangnam-do (Maemul Island). DNA of B malayi was not found in Och Togoi and An (Hyrcanus) group as main vectors of filariasis.ConclusionLymphatic filariasis was not found in the vector mosquitoes collected in past endemic areas. However, considering that the proportion of vector species is quite high, there is a potential risk that filariasis could be reemerging through overseas travel or trade. Thus, there is a need to continuously monitor vector mosquitoes of lymphatic filariasis.

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A survey of Brugia malayi infection on the Heugsan Islands, Korea

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Successful Control of Lymphatic Filariasis in the Republic of Korea

Successful Control of Lymphatic Filariasis in the Republic of Korea

Review of Zoonotic Parasites in Medical and Veterinary Fields in the Republic of Korea

Surveillance and Vector Control of Lymphatic Filariasis in the Republic of Korea

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