Lymphatic filariasis in Nilphamari district: An endemic area in Bangladesh

Khanum, Hamida; Hossain, Israt Ara; Sarkar, Fahmida; Zaman, Rimi Farhana

doi:10.3329/bjz.v46i1.37622

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“…Young, unmarried women with LF are unable to abide by the standards set by society, due to limited marriage prospects [9,10]. Men with LF share similar sentiments [9,11,12]. The disease impairs patient's educational and employment opportunities, marriage prospects, and sexual life.…”

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"Prevalence of Lymphatic Filariasis in North and South Zones of Bangladesh"

Khanum

2023

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The present study was carried out mainly in the two extremely poor prone zones like north and south zones of the country consisting of 20 districts, among those, three districts like Gaibandha, Sylhet, Mymensingh are non-endemic areas of filariasis. Out of 20 studied districts, Bagerhat, Gopalganj, Sylhet, Narail, Mymensingh and Norshindhi have no patients of filariasis. 89.81% patients were found in endemic area (17 districts) and 10.18% patients were found in non-endemic area (3 districts). The highest frequency of patients was found in Lalmonirhat and Thakurgaon followed by Gaibandha. In the present study, 69.2% patients were found in the north zone and 30.8% patients in south zone. There were no patients in the age group (0-10), the highest number of patients was found in the age group (41-50) and gradually it is decreasing with the age. 90.5% of patients were suffering from leg swelling followed by hand swelling (7.6%). About 0.7% and 1.2% of patients were suffering from breast and scrotum swelling respectively.

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"Prevalence of Lymphatic Filariasis in North and South Zones of Bangladesh"

Khanum

2023

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“…Remarkably, different regions of Bangladesh showed variations in the endemicity of different MBDs. The southern hill region is malaria-endemic, while most lymphatic filariasis cases are reported in the northern part of the country [ 14 ]. Though dengue and chikungunya cases were documented all around the country, the highest prevalence was present in the central part of the country due to urbanization and dense population, which favors the breeding of its vector, Aedes spp.…”

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Relation to Mosquito-Borne Diseases in Bangladesh

Mobin

Khan

Anjum

et al. 2022

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Mosquito-borne diseases (MBDs) such as dengue, malaria, and chikungunya are common in Bangladesh, with frequent outbreaks in the rainy season. Analysis of the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of people toward any crisis is fundamental to addressing any gap. Here, we conducted a cross-sectional study mainly focusing on the northern, southern and central parts of Bangladesh to understand the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices of people regarding MBDs, mosquito habitats, or control measures. A total of 1720 participants were involved in the study from 33 out of 64 districts of Bangladesh, of which 56.9% were male. While most of them knew about dengue (97.1%), chikungunya (81.4%), and malaria (85.2%), only half of them were aware of filaria (53.3%), which is endemic to the northern region. A knowledge score (0–8, low), (9–16, moderate), (17–24, high), and attitude score (0–4, poor), (5–8, moderate), and (9–13, high) were assigned. While poor and moderate attitudes were considered negative, good attitudes were considered positive. About 45% of the respondents had a moderate knowledge score (50–70); however, about 67.9% of participants showed a good attitude score (>70) towards the control of MBDs. It was found that the knowledge and attitude of the responders were related to their profession (knowledge p < 0.001; attitude, p = 0.002), residential area (knowledge p < 0.001; attitude, p < 0.001), and education level (knowledge p < 0.001; attitude p = 0.004). A mosquito is a kind of nuisance bug, and about 79.8% of responders admitted that they kill mosquitoes as soon as they notice them. They also use bed nets (93.7%) followed by mosquito coils (85.7%) as a preventive method. Interestingly, 73.2% of the responders were reluctant to contact the local government during an increase in mosquito numbers. Overall, the people of Bangladesh have a positive attitude towards the prevention of mosquito-borne diseases. It is highly recommended that the government creates more knowledge regarding this issue and develops collaborative approaches with local people to implement robust preventive measures against mosquito-borne diseases.

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“…This disease is found almost all the districts in Bangladesh but highly prevalence in Northwestern areas including Thakurgone, Rangpur, Dinajpur, Rajshahi and Nilphamari [11]. It is also endemic in Eastern hilly and forest parts of Bangladesh [12]. The topographical area of both Hobiganj and Moulvibazar districts are same.…”

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Detection of Vector Mosquito of Filariasis in the Endemic Areas of Bangladesh

Nur

Sultana

Rahman³

et al. 2021

EJMED

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Background: Lymphatic Filariasis (LF), a mosquito born tropical parasitic disease, caused by Wuchereria bancrofti is not only a health but also a socio-economic problem in Bangladesh. Culex quinquefasciatus is the confirmed filarial vector in Bangladesh, so by controlling of this vector population, we can prevent this disease. To control this vector and decrease incidence of filariasis, we need to know studied mosquito’s sample in endemic areas. Aim and objectives: Aim of this study was to see mosquito population in search of vector species in the endemic zones of malaria and filarial. Then we confirmed presence of vector species at molecular level by species specific DNA fingerprinting. Methods: This cross-sectional entomological study was carried out in Hobiganj (Shatchori tea garden) and Moulvibazar district (Patrokhola and Madonmohonpur tea gardens). Mosquito was collected by paper cup with net, aspirator and torch light and vector mosquitoes were identified with stereoscopic microscope. After identification of the mosquitoes, these were stored in laboratory for analysis of the density of the vector mosquitoes in the endemic areas. Then the vector mosquitoes were identified through molecular method named Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). Result: 1427 female mosquitoes belonging to 28 species under 5 genera were collected from three tea gardens. Culex quinquefasciatus which is the confirmed filarial vector in Bangladesh was found high in number (20.74%) out of the total collected mosquitoes. Other mosquito’s species were found in various ratios. Then Culex quinquefasciatus vector was identified by PCR. Conclusion: As vector mosquitoes of LF are available in these tea gardens, the study concludes that these areas are highly LF endemic areas of Bangladesh. Through molecular method, the vector of LF can be identified certainly. As we identify the vector mosquito, thus we can prevent this LF disease at very early stage. So, these findings will be very beneficial and cost effective for a developing country like Bangladesh.

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Lymphatic filariasis in Nilphamari district: An endemic area in Bangladesh

Cited by 4 publications

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"Prevalence of Lymphatic Filariasis in North and South Zones of Bangladesh"

"Prevalence of Lymphatic Filariasis in North and South Zones of Bangladesh"

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Relation to Mosquito-Borne Diseases in Bangladesh

Detection of Vector Mosquito of Filariasis in the Endemic Areas of Bangladesh

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