Detection of potential transmission foci of lymphatic filariasis using molecular xenomonitoring in Huahine, French Polynesia
Our study demonstrates the effectiveness of MX using female Aedes mosquitoes in identifying potential transmission foci and detecting the presence of LF cases in the vicinity on the island of Huahine. This approach constitutes a valuable tool for post-MDA surveillance in Pacific Islands, where Aedes mosquitoes are key vectors for W. bancrofti, and will effectively inform the targeted implementation of control interventions, including innovative vector control strategies.
Authors
- Farah Deen
- Michel A. Cheong Sang
- Benoît Stoll (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3668-2600)
- Françoise Mathieu-Daudé (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2994-3697)
- Hervé Bossin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3655-0923)
- Thierry Lambert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6391-5839)
- Jérôme Marie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5528-8281)
- Reva Lannuzel
- Hmeniko Tourancheau
- Manfred Mervin
Institutions
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (FR)
- Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (BJ)
- Université de Montpellier (FR)
- Maladies Infectieuses et Vecteurs: Écologie, Génétique, Évolution et Contrôle (FR)
- Institut Louis Malardé (PF)
- Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (FR)
- University of French Polynesia (PF)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2025-09-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013492
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.40