HASIL TURNITIN : Evaluation Study of Filariasis Limfatic Elimination Activities

Background: The purpose of this study is to evaluate filariasis elimination activities in areas that have been
carrying out mass treatment for five years. During July-November 2017, blood fingerprints of residents aged
five years and above have been taken and examination of animal reservoirs.
Methods: The study was conducted in 2 provinces, namely Riau Province and Bangka Belitung. 2 regions
were selected for each of the two districts that had finished malondialdehyde (MDA) treatment, then from each
district two villages with the highest endemic were selected, so that the total area of research was eight
villages. This research is part of a study of multicenter filariasis studies in 2017 in 23 endemic filariasis
districts in Indonesia.
Result: The results of the study found that in Kuatan Singingi and Pelalawan Districts the Mf rate was <1%,
in West Bangka and Belitung Districts the Mf rate was> 1% with the Brugia malayi species. The prevalence of
intestinal worms in Kuantan Singingi Regency is 13.6%; Pelalawan 2.4%; West Bangka 5.3%; and Belitung
11.5%. Animals that have positive reservoirs of B.malayi are two cats, one dog, and one long-tailed monkey.
Riau Province has not become an endemic area of filariasis (MF rate <1%), while in Province Bangka
Belitung, the Mf rate is > 1%.
Conclusion: The risk of transmission in Kuansing Regency is low while in Pelalawan District, West Bangka
and Belitung are still high.
Keyword: Riau, Bangka Belitung, lymphatic filariasis, reservoir, evaluation.