@article{30852,
  keywords = {seroprevalence, Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), Migrants, Migrant workers, Malaysia, Lymphatic filariasis (LF), BmSXP, BmR1},
  author = {Noordin R and Mohd Zain SN and Yunus MH and Sahimin N},
  title = {Seroprevalence of lymphatic filariasis among migrant workers in Peninsular Malaysia.},
  abstract = {<p><strong>Background</strong><br />
Malaysia aims to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF) by the year 2020, thus the potential threat of LF from migrant workers needs to be investigated.<br />
<strong>Methods</strong><br />
Brugian and bancroftian filariasis among 484 migrant workers from six countries were investigated using rapid tests based on detection of specific IgG4 antibodies against <em>Bm</em>R1 (Brugia Rapid) and <em>Bm</em>SXP recombinant antigens.<br />
<strong>Results</strong><br />
The seroprevalence of brugian filariasis was very low; however, bancroftian filariasis was notable among workers from India, Nepal and Myanmar.<br />
<strong>Conclusion</strong><br />
Malaysia is not endemic for <em>Wuchereria bancrofti</em>, but harbors the vectors for the parasite, thus the results showed that migrant workers should be monitored for this infection.</p>
},
  year = {2017},
  journal = {Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene},
  issn = {0035-9203},
  doi = {10.1093/trstmh/trx062},
  language = {eng},
}