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Lymphatic Filariasis Control in Tanzania: Effect of Six Rounds of Mass Drug Administration with Ivermectin and Albendazole on Infection and Transmission. [PDF]

, 2013
Control of lymphatic filariasis (LF) in most countries of sub-Saharan Africa is based on annual mass drug administration (MDA) with a combination of ivermectin and albendazole, in order to interrupt transmission. We present findings from a detailed study
C Chaccour, DJ Tisch, DW Meyrowitsch, DW Meyrowitsch, DW Meyrowitsch, E Michael, E Michael, E Michael, EM Pedersen, Erling M Pedersen, FO Richards, GJ Weil, GJ Weil, GJ Weil, H Joseph, HM Joseph, JD King, JE McMahon, JE McMahon, JL Liang, JM Mlandonicky, KC Kobylinski, KD Ramaiah, KY Won, LM Zeldenryk, M Parker, MN Malecela, Mwele N Malecela, N Kolstrup, O Mitja, Paul E Simonsen, PE Simonsen, PE Simonsen, PE Simonsen, PE Simonsen, PE Simonsen, PE Simonsen, PE Simonsen, PE Simonsen, PE Simonsen, PJ Hotez, RMR Ramzy, RT Rwegoshora, Stephen M Magesa, WHO, WHO, William N Kisinza, YA Derua, Yahya A Derua   +48 more
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Treatment of elephantiasis nostras verrucosa with CO2laser

Indian Dermatology Online Journal, 2019
Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa (ENV) is the most severe form of chronic non-filarial lymphedema that leads to disfiguration of body parts. Multiple topical and surgical treatments have been typically used with high relapse rates and local complications.
Adrián De Quintana Sancho, Leandra Reguero Del Cura, Susana Armesto Alonso, Marcos Antonio González López   +3 more
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A Rare Cause of Massive Scrotal Elephantiasis: Case Report and Literature Review

Trends in Urology &Men's Health, Volume 16, Issue 6, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Scrotal lymphedema is a rare late complication of testicular cancer treatment, with most reported cases occurring in the early postoperative period. Massive scrotal elephantiasis manifesting more than a decade after postchemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (pc‐RPLND) has not previously been described.
David Toro Tole, Jonathon Bowden, Bilal Mir, Joe Hedger, Sheshang Kamath   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Targeting Mitogen‐Activated Protein Kinase‐Activating Death Domain Protein of Brugia malayi for Construction of a Multi‐Epitope Subunit Vaccine Against Lymphatic Filariasis

Medicine Advances, Volume 3, Issue 3, Page 177-192, September 2025.
We focused on the MAP kinase activating death domain (MADD) protein of Brugia malayi as a candidate for a vaccine against lymphatic filariasis (LF). Our results demonstrated a significant increase in the production of memory B‐cells, T‐cells, and antibodies, which are crucial for removing microfilariae from the circulation of infected individuals. This
Paa Kwesi Anfu, Gifty Madjitey, Jennifer Afreh, Arnold Abakah, Prince Dunyo, Prince Manu, Kweku Foh Gyasi, Priscilla Osei‐Poku, Alexander Kwarteng   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Master of Puppets: How Microbiota Drive the Nematoda Ecology and Evolution?

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 15, Issue 8, August 2025.
The nematode microbiota can influence life‐history traits, thereby shaping the species' ecology and evolutionary trajectories. ABSTRACT In recent decades, the microbiota has emerged as a key driver of biological functions in metazoans, and nematodes are no exception.
Víctor José Trejo‐Meléndez, Jorge Contreras‐Garduño   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Unusual Benefit of Lumbar Sympathetic Block in Filarial Lymphedema

Indian Journal of Pain
Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a neglected tropical disease which causes hidden damage to the lymphatic system resulting in disfigurement, suffering, and poor quality of life.
Kritika Doshi
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Acute tropical pulmonary eosinophilia: characterization of the lower respiratory tract inflammation and its response to therapy [PDF]

, 1987
Although acute tropical pulmonary eosinophilia (TPE) is well recognized as a manifestation of filarial infection, the processes that mediate the abnormalities of the lung in TPE are unknown.
Cornelius, Mary J, Crystal, Ronald G, Ferrans, V J, Kumaraswami, V, Nutman, T B, O'Donnell, Kathleen M, Ottesen, E A, Pinkston, Paula, Rom, William N, Takemura, T, Thiruvengadam, K V, Tripathy, S P, Vijayan, V K, Yenokida, Gordon   +13 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.
sarah sabur, saoussane bounajma, mounia nasr, samir mazouz   +3 more
openaire   +1 more source

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, Damen H, Mariam, Gail, Davey   +2 more
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Epidemiology of elephantiasis with special emphasis on podoconiosis in Ethiopia: A literature review

Journal of Vector Borne Diseases, 2015
Elephantiasis is a symptom of a variety of diseases that is characterized by the thickening of the skin and underlying tissues, especially in the legs, male genitals and female breasts.
Mulat Yimer, Tadesse Hailu, Wondemagegn Mulu, Bayeh Abera   +3 more
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