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Wolbachia and Lymphatic Filarial Nematodes and Their Implications in the Pathogenesis of the Disease

Journal of Parasitology Research
Lymphatic 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, Gashaw Azanaw Amare, Yenesew Mihret   +2 more
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Magnitude and Associated Factors of Podoconiosis and its Comorbidity With Tungiasis Among Residents in Southwest Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]

J Trop Med
Background Nonfilarial elephantiasis, also known as podoconiosis, is a completely preventable, neglected tropical disease characterized by prominent swelling of the lower extremities. The disease is common in sub‐Saharan Africa. However, its epidemiology varies from region to region.
Nigusu Y, Teferi S, Chilo E, Bekana T, Alemu KD, Chibsa SE, Dube GN, Donacho DO.   +7 more
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The Burden of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Rwanda: A Scoping Review. [PDF]

Health Sci Rep
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Rwanda is among the African countries affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). This scoping review aims to synthesize available information to understand the prevalence, incidence, distribution, morbidity, mortality, and risk factors of NTDs in Rwanda.
Mutsaka-Makuvaza MJ, Binuyo MO, Cyuzuzo C, Igizeneza A, Sinumvayo JP, Ajakaye OG, Enabulele EE, Chinwadzimba Z, Agwu E, Midzi N.   +9 more
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Diversity and Activities of Mosquito in Yogyakarta Special Region Province, Indonesia, a Non Filariasis Endemic Area [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences, 2020
According to data from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia in 2018, there were 37 cases of Elephantiasis in Yogyakarta, even though Yogyakarta is not an endemic area of filariasis.
Istianah Siti, Mulyaningsih Budi, Umniyati Sitti R.   +2 more
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The Potentials of Calotropis procera against Filarial Elephantiasis: An in- silico approach [PDF]

Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 2021
Abstract Lymphatic filariasis is one of the major diseases that belong to the category of neglected tropical illness. Filarial nematodes are the cause of the disease and are transmitted to humans via blood-feeding arthropod vectors. Drugs such as Albendazole, Ivermectin and diethylcarbamazine are administered either individually or in ...
Aswin Mohan, Shanitha Shaji, Sunitha Padmanabhan, Shahanas Naisam, Nidhin Sreekumar   +4 more
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Population pharmacokinetics of ivermectin after mass drug administration in lymphatic filariasis endemic communities of Tanzania

CPT: Pharmacometrics &Systems Pharmacology, Volume 12, Issue 12, Page 1884-1896, December 2023., 2023
Abstract Ivermectin (IVM) is a drug of choice used with albendazole for mass drug administration (MDA) to halt transmission of lymphatic filariasis. We investigated IVM pharmacokinetic (PK) variability for its dose optimization during MDA. PK samples were collected at 0, 2, 4, and 6 h from individuals weighing greater than 15 kg (n = 468) receiving IVM
Adam M. Fimbo, Eulambius M. Mlugu, Eliford Ngaimisi Kitabi, Gerald S. Kulwa, Mohammed A. Iwodyah, Rajabu Hussein Mnkugwe, Peter P. Kunambi, Alpha Malishee, Appolinary A. R. Kamuhabwa, Omary M. Minzi, Eleni Aklillu   +10 more
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Primary Retroperitoneal Filariasis Presenting with Acute Abdomen

Dubai Medical Journal, 2021
Lymphatic filariasis is a common tropical parasitic infection caused by the Nematoda Filarioidae family. Filariasis predominantly affects the lymphoreticular system, leading to lymphedema, elephantiasis, hydrocele, and chyluria. However, its presentation
Maram Z. Nached, Labib S. Al-Ozaibi
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Use of medicinal plants as a remedy against lymphatic filariasis: Current status and future prospect

Health Science Reports, Volume 6, Issue 5, May 2023., 2023
Abstract Despite the successes achieved so far with the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis, there is still an appreciable number of lymphatic filarial patients who need alternative treatment and morbidity management strategies. The unresponsiveness of some cohorts to the drugs used in the mass drug administration program is currently ...
Fatima A. Fordjour, Priscilla Osei‐Poku, Afua K. A. Genfi, Kwaw G. Ainooson, Kingsley Amponsah, Patrick K. Arthur, G. Richard Stephenson, Alexander Kwarteng   +7 more
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Repellency Potential, Chemical Constituents of Ocimum Plant Essential Oils, and Their Headspace Volatiles against Anopheles gambiae s. s., Malaria Vector

Journal of Chemistry, Volume 2023, Issue 1, 2023., 2023
African malaria mosquitoes (Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto) transmit a malaria parasite (Plasmodium falciparum) to humans. The current control strategies for the vector have mainly focussed on synthetic products, which negatively impact the environment and human health.
Jonathan Osei-Owusu, William K. Heve, Owusu Fordjour Aidoo, Maxwell Jnr Opoku, Joseph Apau, Kodwo Ninsin Dadzie, Bright Yaw Vigbedor, Kwaafo Akoto Awuah-Mensah, Margaret Appiah, Akwasi Acheampong, Michael Birkett, Antony Hooper, Antonio De Lucas Consuegra   +12 more
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Elephantiasis Nostras Verrucosa secondary to recurrent trauma and insect bites: A case report [PDF]

Journal of Preventive and Complementary Medicine
Background: Elephantiasis, the most advanced stage of lymphedema, is classically linked to filarial infections in tropical regions. However, non-parasitic etiologies such as trauma, obesity, and recurrent infections are increasingly recognized ...
Sophia Echevarria, Nuzhat Abbasi, Zafar Qureshi, Syed Rizvi   +3 more
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