A WHO programme manager is assessing whether a country has eliminated lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem. What is the primary indicator u...

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A WHO programme manager is assessing whether a country has eliminated lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem. What is the primary indicator used?

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Transmission assessment survey (TAS) showing antigen or antibody prevalence below a critical threshold in 6-7-year-old children (the sentinel age group)

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Zero cases of hydrocele

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Zero Anopheles mosquitoes detected

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100% MDA coverage achieved once

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Negative blood films in all adults

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): LF TAS Elimination Indicator

A WHO programme manager is assessing whether a country has eliminated lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem. What is the primary indicator used?