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Current Evidence on the Use of Antifilarial Agents in the Management of Bancroftian Filariasis [PDF]

, 2020
Many trials have explored the efficacy of individual drugs and drug combinations to treat bancroftian filariasis. This narrative review summarizes the current evidence for drug management of bancroftian filariasis.
Senaka Rajapakse, Sumadhya Deepika Fernando, Chaturaka Rodrigo   +2 more
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The Abundant Larval Transcript-1 and -2 Genes ofBrugia malayi Encode Stage-Specific Candidate Vaccine Antigens for Filariasis

, 2000
Lymphatic filariasis is a major tropical disease caused by the mosquito-borne nematodes Brugia and Wuchereria. About 120 million people are infected and at risk of lymphatic pathology such as acute lymphangitis and elephantiasis.
Allen, Judith, Maizels, R M, Allen, J E, Gregory, W F, Atmadja, A K   +4 more
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Bancroftian filariasis among the Mbembe people of Cross River state, Nigeria [PDF]

Journal of Vector Borne Diseases, 2010
Background & objective: Bancroftian filariasis is a major public health and socioeconomic problemsin the humid tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
O.E. Okon, C.I. Iboh, K.N. Opara
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On the Familial Infection of Bancroftian Filariasis due to the House Mosquitoes [PDF]

, 1965
In Japan and Ryukyus where bancroftian filariasis is being transmitted respectively by Culex pipiens pallens and C. p. fatigans which are very domestic in breeding, resting, and feeding habits, the transmission of the disease is characterized by a from ...
Omori, Nanzaburo
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Human infection with sub-periodic Brugia spp. in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka: a threat to filariasis elimination status?

Parasites & Vectors, 2018
Background Post-mass drug administration (MDA) surveillance during the lymphatic filariasis (LF) elimination program in Sri Lanka, revealed the re-emergence of brugian filariasis after four decades.
Chandana H. Mallawarachchi, T. G. A. Nilmini Chandrasena, Ranjan Premaratna, S. M. N. S. M. Mallawarachchi, Nilanthi R. de Silva   +4 more
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Bancroftian filariasis in the Sudan.

Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 1975
The authors present and discuss the results of a survey carried out in the Farbronga and Habeila areas and in the Nuba mountains of the Sudan to ascertain the incidence of filariasis due to Wuchereria bancrofti.
M H, Satti, O M, Abdel Nur
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Use of mebendazole in combination with DEC in bancroftian filariasis [PDF]

, 1988
A pilot study was conducted in an endemic village for bancroftian filariasis to find out the compliance and antifilarial action of large doses of mebendazole (30 mg/kg/day).
Nagabhushana Rao, R S, Prabhakar, R, Sarma, R V S N, Vallishayee , R S, Tripathy, S P   +4 more
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A POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION ASSAY FOR THE SURVEY OF BANCROFTIAN FILARIASIS [PDF]

, 2020
. A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay based on a highly repeated DNA sequence found in Wuchereria bancrofti (SspI repeat) has been modified for the survey of bancroftian filariasis in expatriate workers (Myamese, Karen and Mon) from Myanmar where ...

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Treatment of co-infection with bancroftian filariasis and onchocerciasis: A safety and efficacy study of albendazole with ivermectin compared to treatment of single infection with bancroftian filariasis: A safety and efficacy study of albendazole with ivermectin compared to treatment of single infection with bancroftian filariasis

, 2003
Background: In order to use a combination of ivermectin and albendazole for the elimination of lymphatic filariasis, it is important to assess the potential risk of increased adverse events in individuals infected with both lymphatic filariasis and ...
Rachel W Makunde, Salum, Fred M., Juma Akida, Leo M Kamugisha, Massaga, Julius J., William H Makunde, Akida, Juma, Julius J Massaga, Makunde, William H., Fred M Salum, Savael, Zakana X., Mark J Taylor, Makunde, Rachel W., Taylor, Mark; id_orcid, Zakana X Savael, Kamugisha, Leo M.   +15 more
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“String sign”- acute lymphangitis in the forearm following triple drug therapy for bancroftian filarial infection

Journal of Vector Borne Diseases
Localized adverse events following mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis elimination are often selflimiting. However, they are of significant concern to the participants and may affect community drug compliance if not managed appropriately ...
Vijesh Sreedhar Kuttiatt, Manju Rahi, Jambulingam Purushothaman   +2 more
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