Wolbachia and Lymphatic Filarial Nematodes and Their Implications in the Pathogenesis of the Disease [PDF]
Journal of Parasitology ResearchLymphatic filariasis (LF) is an infection of three closely related filarial worms such as Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori. These worms can cause a devastating disease that involves acute and chronic lymphoedema of the extremities ...
Abebaw Setegn +2 more
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Elephantiasis mimicry in recurrent lower limb skin infections in a diabetic patient: a case report [PDF]
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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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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Modelling environmental factors correlated with podoconiosis: a geospatial study of non-filarial elephantiasis [PDF]
International Journal of Health Geographics, 2014 Introduction The precise trigger of podoconiosis — endemic non-filarial elephantiasis of the lower legs — is unknown. Epidemiological and ecological studies have linked the disease with barefoot exposure to red clay soils of volcanic origin ...
Atkinson, Peter M +6 more
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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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Effectiveness of a simple lymphoedema treatment regimen in podoconiosis management in southern Ethiopia: one year follow-up [PDF]
, 2010 Background: Podoconiosis is a non-filarial elephantiasis caused by long-term barefoot exposure to volcanic soils in endemic areas. Irritant silicate particles penetrate the skin, causing a progressive, debilitating lymphoedema of the lower leg, often ...
AY Finlay +22 more
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Tropical Medicine and Health, 2017 Background A prevalence study of Wuchereria bancrofti infection was carried out in 2014 at 4 study sites in northern Uganda using antigen and microfilaria tests. Each study site consists of a primary school and surrounding communities.
Emmanuel Igwaro Odongo-Aginya +9 more
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Eosinophils in filarial infections: Inducers of protection or pathology?
Frontiers in Immunology, 2022 Filariae are parasitic roundworms, which can cause debilitating diseases such as lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis. Lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, and onchocerciasis, commonly referred to as river blindness, can lead to ...
Alexandra Ehrens +5 more
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Journey to an Improved Quality of Life: Filarial Lymphoedema and Physiotherapy Rehabilitation. [PDF]
Cureus, 2023 Filarial lymphoedema is a tropical parasitic worm illness caused mostly by Wuchereria bancrofti. This disease impacts millions of individuals in endemic areas, causing significant impairment and financial discomfort.
Dangare M, Fating T.
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Elephantiasis Nostras Verrucosa: A Treated Case With Dietary Intervention and Acitretin. [PDF]
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol, 2023 Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa (ENV) is a rare and extreme complication of chronic non-filarial lymphedema. It can lead to severe disfiguration of body parts, especially the lower extremities, and is characterized by non-pitting edema and papulonodules ...
Tsaqilah L +4 more
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