Operational research to inform post-validation surveillance of lymphatic filariasis in Tonga study protocol: History of lymphatic filariasis elimination, rational, objectives, and design
Our methodology for targeted surveillance of suspected 'high-risk' populations using historical survey data can be adopted by countries when designing their PVS strategies. The results of this study will allow us to understand the current status of LF in Tonga and will be used to develop the next phase of activities.
Authors
- Colleen L. Lau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8288-4169)
- Sarah Sheridan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8451-3027)
- Harriet Lawford (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9699-8201)
- ‘Ofa Tukia
- Joseph Takai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3793-2536)
Institutions
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- Ministry of Health (TO)
- National Centre for Immunisation Research & Surveillance (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2024-08-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0307331
- Citations
- 9
- Primary Topic
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.50
Funders
- United States Agency for International Development
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- Medical Research Council
- National Health and Medical Research Council