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ArticleRevista panamericana de salud publica = Pan American journal of public health2026

Hotspot-based integrated serosurveillance of neglected tropical diseases, malaria, and vaccine-preventable diseases in urban Guyana.

Reza A Niles-Robin, Annastacia Sampson, Olivia Valz, Oneka Scott, Kim E Dickson, Rainier Escalada, Desmond Nicholson, Janice Woolford, Maria Paz Ade, Ronaldo Carvalho Scholte and 6 more

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Reza A Niles-RobinMinistry of Health Georgetown Guyana Ministry of Health, Georgetown, Guyana.
Annastacia SampsonMinistry of Health Georgetown Guyana Ministry of Health, Georgetown, Guyana.
Olivia ValzMinistry of Health Georgetown Guyana Ministry of Health, Georgetown, Guyana.
Oneka ScottMinistry of Health Georgetown Guyana Ministry of Health, Georgetown, Guyana.
Kim E DicksonPan American Health Organization Georgetown Guyana Pan American Health Organization, Georgetown, Guyana.
Rainier EscaladaPan American Health Organization Georgetown Guyana Pan American Health Organization, Georgetown, Guyana.
Desmond NicholsonPan American Health Organization Georgetown Guyana Pan American Health Organization, Georgetown, Guyana.
Janice WoolfordPan American Health Organization Georgetown Guyana Pan American Health Organization, Georgetown, Guyana.
Maria Paz AdePan American Health Organization Washington, D.C. United States of America Pan American Health Organization, Washington, D.C., United States of America.
Ronaldo Carvalho ScholtePan American Health Organization Washington, D.C. United States of America Pan American Health Organization, Washington, D.C., United States of America.
Ana LuciañezPan American Health Organization Washington, D.C. United States of America Pan American Health Organization, Washington, D.C., United States of America.
Pamela BravoPan American Health Organization Washington, D.C. United States of America Pan American Health Organization, Washington, D.C., United States of America.
Gloria Rey-BenitoPan American Health Organization Washington, D.C. United States of America Pan American Health Organization, Washington, D.C., United States of America.
Silvia Ibarra-OzcarizPan American Health Organization Washington, D.C. United States of America Pan American Health Organization, Washington, D.C., United States of America.
Ana MoricePan American Health Organization Washington, D.C. United States of America Pan American Health Organization, Washington, D.C., United States of America.
Martha-Idalí Saboyá-DíazPan American Health Organization Washington, D.C. United States of America Pan American Health Organization, Washington, D.C., United States of America.

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Abstract

Objectives: To assess exposure to lymphatic filariasis (LF), other neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), and malaria, as well as seroprotection against vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs), using a hotspot-based integrated serosurveillance approach in urban areas of Guyana. Methods: To monitor the impact of interventions on LF transmission, one historically elevated LF hotspot - defined as a previously identified urban community with focal transmission - was selected in each coastal region (Regions III, IV, V, and X). A total of 300 individuals aged ≥6 years were surveyed in each hotspot using convenience sampling. Dried blood spots were tested at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention using multiplex bead assay to analyze antigens from 12 pathogens: Results: Reactivity to Wb123 and Bm14 was consistent with previous reports of elevated LF transmission in these regions. Seropositivity to Conclusions: Hotspot-based integrated serosurveillance using multiplex bead assay provides an efficient, targeted approach to monitor NTDs, malaria, and VPDs. Findings offer valuable insights for programmatic action, although interpretation should consider the hotspot-specific context when extrapolating results.

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disease hotspotepidemiological monitoringGuyanamalariaNeglected diseasespublic health surveillanceseroepidemiologic studiesvaccine-preventable diseases

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PMCPMC13075455

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