Unraveling the Dynamics of Human Filarial Infections: Immunological Responses, Host Manifestations, and Pathogen Biology [PDF]
PathogensLymphatic filariasis (LF), or elephantiasis, is a neglected tropical disease caused by filarial worms, primarily Wuchereria bancrofti, transmitted through mosquito bites.
Anuradha Rajamanickam, Subash Babu
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FILARIAL ELEPHANTIASIS OF LOWER EXTREMITY : A REVIEW
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 1985 Elephantiasis of the lower limb is one of the most troublesome and common manifestation of filariasis. It is a very old problem in India, as Manu described it as an obstacle to the invitation of a Priest to annual remembrance festivities ("Shradha karma")
T. C. GOEL
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Filarial Elephantiasis of Scrotum: A Review
Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, 1986 T. C. Goel
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PREVALENCE OF AEROBIC BACTERIA CAUSING WOUND INFECTION IN PATIENTS WITH FILARIAL ELEPHANTIASIS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL OF KOLKATA, INDIA [PDF]
Exploratory Animal and Medical Research, 2022 Lymphatic filariasis, thought to be a neglected tropical disease (NTD) globally, is caused by microscopic, thread-like nematodes. The present study was conducted to identify the microorganisms in the ulcerative wounds of filarial elephantiasis.
Bhakti Pada Barman +3 more
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Bilateral vulval filarial elephantiasis [PDF]
BMJ Case Reports, 2018 A 25-year-old unmarried woman, resident of a filarial endemic region, presented with progressive swelling of the vulva along with recent onset redness, dragging pain and consequent difficulty in walking. She had noticed the vulval swelling about 2 years before her presentation and had been suffering from recurrent episodes of low-grade fever for the ...
Mandira, Chakraborty +2 more
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Elephantiasis mimicry in recurrent lower limb skin infections in a diabetic patient: a case report
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2023 Background Chronic edema as a complication of systemic diseases or infections can mimic filarial lymphedema (also known as elephantiasis) and considered so. We describe a case of chronic lymphedema that mimicked elephantiasis in a diabetic man.
Puneet Bramania +3 more
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Filarial excretory-secretory products induce human monocytes to produce lymphangiogenic mediators. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2014 The nematodes Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia spp. infect over 120 million people worldwide, causing lymphedema, elephantiasis and hydrocele, collectively known as lymphatic filariasis.
Tiffany Weinkopff +3 more
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Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública, 2021 Objective. To confirm the absence of Wuchereria bancrofti autochthonous cases in Manaus, a former focus of lymphatic filariasis in the Western Brazilian Amazon. Methods.
Marilaine Martins +2 more
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TROPICAL FILARIAL PULMONARY EOSINOPHILIA (TFPE) WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO EGYPT: A MINI-REVIEW [PDF]
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology, 2022 Tropical filarial pulmonary eosinophilia (TFPE) is a clinical lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis)manifestation caused by parasitic nematodes inhabiting the lymphatic and bloodstream.
TOSSON MORSY +3 more
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Elephantiasis in the Netherlands, a rare finding and a reason to perform an autopsy
Forensic Science International: Reports, 2020 Introduction: Elephantiasis is endemic around the equator. In Western countries the phenomenon is extremely rare. Case description: A Dutch 41-year-old severely obese male was found dead in his home.
H. Tamara Gelderman +2 more
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