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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, Emmaeli Moshi, Andrew Foi, Grace Shayo   +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, Charles Mackenzie, Rob Eversole, Patrick J Lammie   +3 more
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Spatial distribution of podoconiosis in relation to environmental factors in Ethiopia: a historical review [PDF]

, 2013
BACKGROUND An up-to-date and reliable map of podoconiosis is needed to design geographically targeted and cost-effective intervention in Ethiopia.
Abdisalan Mohamed Noor, AC Clements, Asrat Hailu, AW Onapa, C Sikorski, D Frommel, DH Molyneux, DH Molyneux, E Price, EW Price, EW Price, EW Price, EW Price, EW Price, EW Price, EW Price, F de Lalla, F Tekola, Fikre Enquselassie, G Alemu, G Davey, G Davey, G Davey, G Mengistu, Gail Davey, GG Oli, H Birrie, H Kloos, HH Weinert, JM Macé, JO Gyapong, JO Gyapong, K Deribe, K Desta, Kebede Deribe, Melanie Newport, MK Saunders, P Crivelli, Rachel L. Pullan, Richard Reithinger, RJ Hijmans, RL Pullan, S Brooker, S Wanji, S Wanji, Simon J. Brooker, SM Njenga, W Shiferaw, YB Molla   +48 more
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Interruption of lymphatic filariasis transmission in Manaus, a former focus of Wuchereria bancrofti in the Western Brazilian Amazon

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, Rebeca Cristina Souza Guimarães, Gilberto Fontes   +2 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, Jos Bart, Wilma L.J.M. Duijst   +2 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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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
wiley   +1 more source

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
wiley   +1 more source