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Genital filariasis presenting as a vaginal wall cystic lesion
IDCases, 2020 Vaginal cystic lesions are rare incidental findings detected during physical examination and imaging. To our knowledge, filariasis as a cause of vaginal cystic lesions has not been previously reported in the English literature.
Prasanna Ghimire, Pragya Gautam Ghimire
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Understanding the relationship between prevalence of microfilariae and antigenaemia using a model of lymphatic filariasis infection. [PDF]
, 2016 BACKGROUND: Lymphatic filariasis is a debilitating neglected tropical disease that affects impoverished communities. Rapid diagnostic tests of antigenaemia are a practical alternative to parasitological tests of microfilaraemia for mapping and ...
Brooker, Simon J +6 more
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What is the role of microbial biotechnology and genetic engineering in medicine?
MicrobiologyOpen, Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2024.Microbial biotechnology, the technological application of microorganisms, has been instrumental in producing significant natural bioactive products. These include antibiotics, antifungals, anticancer drugs, antiparasitics, antivirals, immunosuppressants, toxoid vaccines, and therapeutic enzymes.
Fernando Santos‐Beneit
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Praziquantel in clonorchiasis and opisthorchiasis [PDF]
, 1981 A single stool examination revealed pathogenic intestinal parasites in 462 (58%) of 796 vietnamese and cambodian refugees. 56 (7.0%) were infected with Clonorchis sinensis and/or Opisthorchis viverrini. These patients received Praziquantel in a dosage of
Lang, W. +4 more
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Isolated perinephric abscess as the initial manifestation of filariasis—an unusual presentation
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 12, Issue 3, March 2024.Graphical Abstract Key Clinical Message Filariasis may present as an isolated perinephric abscess. Hence, a high index of suspicion should be maintained in endemic settings. Abstract In cases with unexplained fever, eosinophilia and perinephric collection, it is necessary to do detailed infectious disease work up. High index of suspicion is required to
Govind Sharma +6 more
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Dermatological Reviews, Volume 5, Issue 1, February 2024.Abstract Introduction The World Health Organization (WHO) initiated a unified effort to address skin‐related neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in 2017. This effort increased attention and resources allocated toward decreasing the burden of tropical skin diseases.
Juliana H. Kim +2 more
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Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR), 2006 Diethylcarbamazine (DEC) is the first-line drug for the control and treatment of lymphatic filariasis caused by the Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi parasite. DEC is rapidly and extensively metabolised in the liver.
W Ridtitid +5 more
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Ivermectin - old drug, new tricks? [PDF]
, 2017 Ivermectin is one of the most important drugs in veterinary and human medicine for the control of parasitic infection and was the joint focus of the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, some 35 years after its remarkable discovery.
Devaney, Eileen +2 more
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Journal of Forensic Sciences, Volume 69, Issue 1, Page 291-300, January 2024.Abstract Cobalt(II) thiocyanate‐based tests are routinely used to screen cocaine products, with the formation of a blue species interpreted as a positive response. An array of other organic bases has been identified as false positives – including well‐documented cocaine product adulterant lidocaine and its salt.
Raychelle Burks +2 more
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Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2024, Issue 1, 2024.Aim. Onchocerciasis is an endemic parasitic disease in sub‐Saharan Africa that significantly impacts animal and human health. In Northern Cameroon, medicinal plants from the Combretum genus are used for onchocerciasis traditional treatment although there is no scientific evidence of their antifilarial potential. This study evaluates the in vitro macro‐
Banserne Brey Ignagali +5 more
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