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ImmunoFilarial parasites are long-lived organisms that cause extreme morbidity due to pathological manifestations, including lymphedema, hydrocele, and elephantiasis.
Tripti Singh +4 more
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Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 10, Issue 5, September 2024.Mosquitoes and phlebotomine sandflies are infectious disease vectors through hematophagy. The development of hematophagy likely provided an evolutionary advantage, offering a rich nutrient source for reproduction. These insects exhibit diverse blood‐feeding patterns, from invertebrates to various vertebrates. Multiple sensory cues to guide host‐seeking
Fatma Bursali, Mustapha Touray
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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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Vulvar non-filarial elephantiasis associated with scabies
International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports, 2017 Vulvar elephantiasis is a very rare condition often caused by filariasis infection. Other causes like general inflammatory disease, cancer treatment, traumatic causes or other infections can also explain the occurrence of this condition . In some cases it is due to unknown causes.
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Economic costs of endemic non‐filarial elephantiasis in Wolaita Zone, Ethiopia [PDF]
Tropical Medicine & International Health, 2006 SummaryBackground Endemic non‐filarial elephantiasis or podoconiosis is a chronic and debilitating geochemical disease occurring in individuals exposed to red clay soil derived from alkalic volcanic rock. It is a major public health problem in countries in tropical Africa, Central America and North India.Objective To estimate the direct and the average
Fasil, Tekola +2 more
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A Clinico- Epidemiological Study Of Filarial Related Orthopaedic Manifestations
Indian Journal of Community Medicine, 1992 An epidemiological study was undertaken to study the incidence and distribution of orthopaedic manifestations of filariasis in an endemic area. A total of 207 cases were clinically examined and investigated. Patients were divided into three groups , viz.,
Patond K.R +6 more
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PLoS Pathogens, 2012 Lymphatic filariasis can be associated with development of serious pathology in the form of lymphedema, hydrocele, and elephantiasis in a subset of infected patients.
R Anuradha +6 more
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BMC Genomics, 2009 Background Filarial nematode parasites cause serious diseases such as elephantiasis and river blindness in humans, and heartworm infections in dogs. Third stage filarial larvae (L3) are a critical stage in the life cycle of filarial parasites, because ...
Spiro David +6 more
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Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease, 2015 South Tangerang district is one of the endemic areas for filariasis; and based on an evaluation study in 2008-2009 which covered several subdistricts, the prevalence of microfilaria was between 1–2.4%.
Silvia Nasution
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Filarial lymphoedema and elephantiasis of lower limb: A review of 44 cases
Journal of British Surgery, 1986 Abstract Twenty patients with early lymphoedema due to filariasis and twenty-four patients with elephantiasis of the lower limb were subjected to lymph nodovenous shunt (LNVS) and Charles' operation respectively. In 62 per cent of cases subjected to LNVS operation, there was a rapid relief of lymphoedema followed by slow reduction, 24 ...
M C, Dandapat +2 more
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