The Population Dynamics and Epidemiology of Lymphatic Filariasis

The following sections are included:

• Introduction

• Epidemiology of Infection

  • Dynamics of Infection Prevalence

• Age-intensity Data

• Dynamics of Disease

  • Relationship Between Infection and Disease

    • Loss of infection and disease development

    • The impact of neonatal tolerance

  • The Roles of ‘Acute’ Disease and Asymptomatic Lymphatic Pathology

• Control

• Conclusion

• References