Identification of Filarial Parasites in Animals in Human Lymphatic Filariasis Endemic Areas in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia

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10.2991/ahsr.k.200215.124How to use a DOI?

Keywords

lymphatic filariasis, Brugia spp., reservoir, Central Kalimantan

Abstract

The re-emergence of Brugian filariasis after mass drug administration (MDA) has been documented in Indonesia. A third-round of transmission assessment survey (TAS) in Kotawaringin Barat district revealed positive anti-Brugia IgG4 antibodies in humans, indicating a newly emerged Brugian filariasis transmission. Yet, recent microfilaria (Mf) status in animals is unclear. This study aimed to assess ongoing Brugia transmission in reservoir which could be potential reservoirs of lymphatic filariasis Cross-sectional surveys were carried out in Sungai Bakau and Dawak village in Kotawaringin Barat, Central Kalimantan to examine blood samples for microfilaria (Mf). Night blood smears (NBS) were collected animal reservoirs include cats (Felis catus), dogs (Canis familiaris) and long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) and were assessed by microscopic examination and conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Overall, total of 101 blood samples of reservoirs were screened. Microfilaria of Brugia malayi was identified in cats (Felis catus) (n=6/79), long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis) (n=1/5), and dogs (Canis familiaris) (n=1/1). This study indicates the possible interplay between animals and humans in maintaining the LF transmission in Kotawaringing Barat, Kalimantan. Brugia spp. identified as the source of LF infection in these areas. This study recommends the needs to strengthen LF surveillance to reduce LF transmission so that the goal of elimination can be achieved. A One-Health partnership is necessary to control transmission in LF endemic areas.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Nita Rahayu
AU  - Yuniarti Suryatinah
AU  - Mara Ipa
AU  - Triwibowo Ambar Garjito
AU  - Pandji Wibawa Dhewantara
PY  - 2020
DA  - 2020/02/22
TI  - Identification of Filarial Parasites in Animals in Human Lymphatic Filariasis Endemic Areas in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia
BT  - Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Health Research (ISHR 2019)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 636
EP  - 639
SN  - 2468-5739
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/ahsr.k.200215.124
DO  - 10.2991/ahsr.k.200215.124
ID  - Rahayu2020
ER  -