Publications by authors named "Samuel Makoy Yibi Logora"
Pan Afr Med J
September 2022
Article Synopsis
- South Sudan is significantly impacted by Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), particularly lymphatic filariasis (LF), which is widespread due to the country's tropical climate and various risk factors.
- A study of 9,213 adults from 58 counties revealed an overall LF prevalence of 1.6%, with the Upper Nile state showing the highest rate at 3.4%, and 64% of the surveyed counties being endemic.
- The findings suggest that older adults, especially males, showed higher infection rates, and the study recommends using filarial test strips (FTS) over immunochromatographic tests (ICT) for future assessments to improve detection rates and inform targeted health interventions.
