Understanding the progress and challenges of vector control strategies W.S.R.T. filariasis: A review

Abstract

Vector borne disorders are major health problem faced by developing countries and mosquitoes play a key role in the transmission of such diseases which include Malaria, Dengue fever, Yellow fever, Zika virus, West Nile virus, Chikungunya and Filariasis. Among these Lymphatic Filariasis is a disorder which results in permanent disability of the extremities which results in compromising the health and living standard of any individual contacting it? To prevent the spread of this disease stringent measures to control the breeding and the prevalence of a mosquito bite, is to be adopted. India has adopted various vector control strategies for controlling the spread of mosquito borne disorders. This article gives an insight about the disease Filariasis, the various vector control strategies and techniques recommended for preventing it and the challenges faced to implement those measures.