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Surgical Management of Idiopathic Scrotal Elephantiasis: A Rare Case Report

National Journal of Health Sciences
: Etiologically, massive scrotal lymphedema can be either congenital or acquired. Congenital is further divided into different types while the predominant variety in the acquired category includes infectious etiology.
Arif Ali, Ayesha Khan, Farooque Ahmed, Shahzad Ali   +3 more
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WormAssay: a novel computer application for whole-plate motion-based screening of macroscopic parasites. [PDF]

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2012
Lymphatic filariasis is caused by filarial nematode parasites, including Brugia malayi. Adult worms live in the lymphatic system and cause a strong immune reaction that leads to the obstruction of lymph vessels and swelling of the extremities.
Chris Marcellino, Jiri Gut, K C Lim, Rahul Singh, James McKerrow, Judy Sakanari   +5 more
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Lymphatic filariasis in Luangwa District, South-East Zambia [PDF]

, 2013
BACKGROUND: Past case reports and recent data from LF mapping surveys indicate that LF occurs in Zambia, but no studies have been carried out to document its epidemiology and health implications.
Enala T Mwase, Erling M Pedersen, Paul E Simonsen, Sheila Shawa   +3 more
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Patients' perceptions of podoconiosis causes, prevention and consequences in East and West Gojam, Northern Ethiopia [PDF]

, 2012
BACKGROUND Podoconiosis is a form of non-filarial elephantiasis that affects barefoot individuals in highland tropical areas. The disease presents with bilateral, asymmetric swelling of the legs, usually confined to below the knee. This study aimed to
A Animut, A Lopez, A Tora, Abreham Tamiru, B Yakob, B Yakob, Central Statistical Agency (Ethiopia), Government of Ethiopia, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), D Ayode, D Molyneux, DN Durrheim, E GebreHanna, EE Luka, EW Price, F Tekola, F Tekola, F Tekola, F Tekola, F Tekola Ayele, F Tekola Ayele, G Alemu, G Davey, G Davey, G Davey, G Davey, G Davey, Gail Davey, K Destas, KD Ramaiah, M Perera, MG Weiss, S Tomczyk, S Wanji, Sara Tomczyk, TK Suma, Tsige Amberbir, WHO, YB Molla, Yordanos B Molla   +37 more
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COMPARATIVE STUDY OF FILARIAL DETECTION BY MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION AND SEROLOGICAL ASSAY UTILIZING BMR1 AND BMXSP RECOMBINANT ANTIGENS FOR EVALUATION OF FILARIASIS ELIMINATION PROGRAM AT KAMPUNG SAWAH AND PAMULANG, SOUTH TANGERANG DISTRICT, BANTEN, INDONESIA

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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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, Tandon V, Harinath B.C, Narang P, Srivastava S.K, Cheirmaraj K, Rao Rama B.V   +6 more
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Transcriptomes and pathways associated with infectivity, survival and immunogenicity in Brugia malayi L3

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, Yin Yong, Mitreva Makedonka, Rush Amy C, Li Ben-Wen, Ghedin Elodie, Weil Gary J   +6 more
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The potentials of Calotropis procera against filarial elephantiasis: an in-silico approach

Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 2021
Aswin Mohan, S. Shaji, S. Padmanabhan, Shahanas Naisam, N. Sreekumar   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Macrofilaricidal Activity in Wuchereria bancrofti after 2 Weeks Treatment with a Combination of Rifampicin plus Doxycycline

Journal of Parasitology Research, 2011
Infection with the filarial nematode Wuchereria bancrofti can lead to lymphedema, hydrocele, and elephantiasis. Since adult worms cause pathology in lymphatic filariasis (LF), it is imperative to discover macrofilaricidal drugs for the treatment of the ...
Alexander Yaw Debrah, Sabine Mand, Yeboah Marfo-Debrekyei, Linda Batsa, Anna Albers, Sabine Specht, Ute Klarmann, Kenneth Pfarr, Ohene Adjei, Achim Hoerauf   +9 more
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Lymphatic filariasis control in Tanzania: infection, disease perceptions and drug uptake patterns in an endemic community after multiple rounds of mass drug administration

Parasites & Vectors, 2018
Background Lymphatic filariasis (LF) control 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.
Yahya A. Derua, William N. Kisinza, Paul E. Simonsen   +2 more
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