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Successful Control of Lymphatic Filariasis in the Republic of Korea Hyeng-Il Cheun, Yoon Kong, Shin-Hyeong Cho, Jong-Soo Lee, Jong-Yil Chai, Joo-Shil Lee, Jong-Koo Lee, Tong-Soo Kim Korean J Parasitol 2009;47(4):323-335. Published online December 1, 2009 DOI: https://doi.org/10.3347/kjp.2009.47.4.323 Abstract PDF A successful experience of lymphatic filariasis control in the Republic of Korea is briefly reviewed. Filariasis in the Republic of Korea was exclusively caused by infection with Brugia malayi. Over the past several decades from the 1950s to 2006, many investigators exerted their efforts to detection, treatment, and follow-up of filariasis patients in endemic areas, and to control filariasis. Mass, combined with selective, treatments with diethylcarbamazine to microfilaria positive persons had been made them free from microfilaremia and contributed to significant decrease of the microfilarial density in previously endemic areas. Significant decrease of microfilaria positive cases in an area influenced eventually to the endemicity of filariasis in the relevant locality. Together with remarkable economic growth followed by improvement of environmental and personal hygiene and living standards, the factors stated above have contributed to blocking the transmission cycle of B. malayi and led to disappearance of this mosquito-borne ancient disease in the Republic of Korea. Citations Citations to this article as recorded by Current Status and a Perspective of Mosquito-Borne Diseases in the Republic of Korea Jae Hyoung Im, Tong-Soo Kim, Moon-Hyun Chung, Ji Hyeon Baek, Hea Yoon Kwon, Jin-Soo Lee Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases.2021; 21(2): 69. CrossRef Lymphatic filariasis in Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis Negar Bizhani, Saeideh Hashemi Hafshejani, Neda Mohammadi, Mehdi Rezaei, Mohammad Bagher Rokni Parasitology Research.2021; 120(2): 411. CrossRef The global distribution of lymphatic filariasis, 2000–18: a geospatial analysis Elizabeth A Cromwell, Chris A Schmidt, Kevin T Kwong, David M Pigott, Denise Mupfasoni, Gautam Biswas, Shreya Shirude, Elex Hill, Katie M Donkers, Amir Abdoli, Michael R M Abrigo, Victor Adekanmbi, Olatunji O Adetokunboh Sr., Srividya Adinarayanan, Ehsan The Lancet Global Health.2020; 8(9): e1186. CrossRef Progress in the elimination of lymphatic filariasis in the Western Pacific Region: successes and challenges Aya Yajima, Kazuyo Ichimori International Health.2020; 13(Supplement): S10. CrossRef Prevention and Control Strategies for Parasitic Infections in the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Young Yil Bahk, Eun-Hee Shin, Shin-Hyeong Cho, Jung-Won Ju, Jong-Yil Chai, Tong-Soo Kim The Korean Journal of Parasitology.2018; 56(5): 401. CrossRef Short-Course, High-Dose Rifampicin Achieves Wolbachia Depletion Predictive of Curative Outcomes in Preclinical Models of Lymphatic Filariasis and Onchocerciasis Ghaith Aljayyoussi, Hayley E. Tyrer, Louise Ford, Hanna Sjoberg, Nicolas Pionnier, David Waterhouse, Jill Davies, Joanne Gamble, Haelly Metuge, Darren A. N. Cook, Andrew Steven, Raman Sharma, Ana F. Guimaraes, Rachel H. Clare, Andrew Cassidy, Kelly L. Joh Scientific Reports.2017;[Epub] CrossRef Follow-up Study of Patients Previously Diagnosed with Lymphatic Filariasis in Korea Hyeng Il Cheun, Hee Eun Shin, Da Won Ma, Sung Hee Hong, Tae Yun Kim, Sang Eun Lee, JungWon Ju, Yun-Kyu Park, Tong-Soo Kim, Shin Hyeong Cho Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives.2017; 8(6): 421. CrossRef Impact of vectorborne parasitic neglected tropical diseases on child health Meagan A Barry, Kristy O Murray, Peter J Hotez, Kathryn M Jones Archives of Disease in Childhood.2016; 101(7): 640. CrossRef Peripheral Blood Smear Contamination with Helicosporium Fungi Resembling Microfilaria Kui-Hyun Yoon Annals of Laboratory Medicine.2015; 35(1): 169. CrossRef Seroepidemiology of Toxocariasis and Its Clinical Implications in Gwangju and Jeonnam-province, Korea Eun Jeong Won, Jin Kim, Myung-Geun Shin, Jong Hee Shin, Soon Pal Suh, Dong Wook Ryang Annals of Laboratory Medicine.2015; 35(4): 449. CrossRef Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis EISAKU KIMURA Juntendo Medical Journal.2015; 61(4): 378. CrossRef Human Taeniasis in the Republic of Korea: Hidden or Gone? Jong-Yil Chai The Korean Journal of Parasitology.2013; 51(1): 9. CrossRef Surveillance and Vector Control of Lymphatic Filariasis in the Republic of Korea Shin Hyeong Cho, Da Won Ma, Bo Ra Koo, Hee Eun Shin, Wook Kyo Lee, Byong Suk Jeong, Chaeshin Chu, Won Ja Lee, Hyeng Il Cheun Osong Public Health and Research Perspectives.2012; 3(3): 145. CrossRef A Research Agenda for Helminth Diseases of Humans: The Problem of Helminthiases Sara Lustigman, Roger K. Prichard, Andrea Gazzinelli, Warwick N. Grant, Boakye A. Boatin, James S. McCarthy, María-Gloria Basáñez, Charles D. Mackenzie PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases.2012; 6(4): e1582. CrossRef Recent Advances in the Use of Anthelmintics for Treating Nematode Infections Jong-Yil Chai Infection and Chemotherapy.2011; 43(1): 26. CrossRef Changing Patterns of Human Parasitic Infection in Korea Myoung-Hee Ahn Hanyang Medical Reviews.2010; 30(3): 149. CrossRef Control of neglected tropical diseases needs a long-term commitment Yaobi Zhang, Chad MacArthur, Likezo Mubila, Shawn Baker BMC Medicine.2010;[Epub] CrossRef 13,110 View 112 Download Crossref