01475nas a2200229   4500000000100000008004100001653001900042653003900061653001300100653002000113653001300133653003000146653001000176653000900186100001400195700001700209700001300226700001400239245008900253520088900342022001401231       2017                            d10aseroprevalence10aNeglected tropical diseases (NTDs)10aMigrants10aMigrant workers10aMalaysia10aLymphatic filariasis (LF)10aBmSXP10aBmR11 aNoordin R1 aMohd Zain SN1 aYunus MH1 aSahimin N00aSeroprevalence of lymphatic filariasis among migrant workers in Peninsular Malaysia.3 a<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>
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