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@article{185447,
        author = {Dr.Lekha Singh and Chhavi Rana and Mayank Kumar Singh and Dinesh Kumar and Kasak Chaudhary and Himanshu Chauhan},
        title = {Lymphatic Filariasis: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Global Elimination Strategies},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {5},
        pages = {2011-2018},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=185447},
        abstract = {Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a neglected tropical disease caused by nematode parasites Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia mori, transmitted through mosquito vectors such as Culex, Anopheles, and Aedes. It is a major cause of permanent disability worldwide, leading to lymphedema, hydrocele, and social. More than 51 million people across 44 endemic countries are affected, with millions at risk of infection on. Despite significant progress under the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF), complete eradication on remains a challenge. The introduction of improved diagnosis tools such as the Filariasis Test Strip (FTS), a gen and a body detection on assays (Wb123, BmR1, Ov16), and molecular methods have enhanced early diagnosis. Treatment strategies now emphasize triple-drug therapy (IDA: Ivermec n, Diethylcarbamazine, and Albendazole) and community-wide Mass Drug Administration on (MDA) to interrupt transmission. This review focuses on the history, epidemiology, mode of transmission, pathogenesis, diagnosis advancements, treatment approaches, prevention on strategies, and future prospects for global elimination of lymphatic filariasis by 2030.},
        keywords = {Lymphatic Filariasis, Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, Vector-borne Disease,},
        month = {October},
        }