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A nationwide epidemiological and geodemographic analysis of lymphatic filariasis in Ecuador: a neglected and often forgotten disease in Ecuador

Juan S. Izquierdo‐Condoy; Patricio Naranjo-Lara; Jorge Vásconez-González; Raúl Fernández-Naranjo; Romina Placencia-André; María Gabriela Dávila; Sarah J. Carrington; Esteban Ortiz‐Prado

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Resumen

This is the first study on LF in Ecuador. Although, Ecuador is not considered endemic for LF, we found evidence of the presence of this disease in recent years. The implementation and improvement of an adequate integrated epidemiological surveillance system will allow early identification of cases and therefore their respective treatment.

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Juan S. Izquierdo‐Condoy, & Patricio Naranjo-Lara, & Jorge Vásconez-González, & Raúl Fernández-Naranjo, & Romina Placencia-André, & María Gabriela Dávila, & Sarah J. Carrington, & Esteban Ortiz‐Prado (2023). A nationwide epidemiological and geodemographic analysis of lymphatic filariasis in Ecuador: a neglected and often forgotten disease in Ecuador. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1270015