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Urban Lymphatic Filariasis in the Metropolis of\ud Dar es Salaam, Tanzania [PDF]
, 2013 The last decades have seen a considerable increase in urbanization in Sub-Saharan Africa, and it is estimated that over 50% of the population will live in urban areas by 2040.
Malecela, Mwelecele N +4 more
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Dermatologic Therapy, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.Background: Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic skin condition characterized by intensely itchy nodules. Accurate identification and treatment of PN‐like lesions are crucial due to their association with various dermatoses. Direct immunofluorescence (DIF) assays play a significant role in distinguishing PN from similar conditions. Methods: We conducted
Sajedeh Rezaeemanesh +8 more
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Neglected Tropical Diseases and Female Infertility: Possible Pathophysiological Mechanisms
Journal of Tropical Medicine, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.Battling female infertility has posed a global challenge, where neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are nonetheless a notable contributing factor. NTDs affect a variety of diseases, often of a chronic nature, which are often cited as some of the most lethal diseases operating against the most economically disadvantaged populations across the globe.
Moses Agbomhere Hamed +8 more
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Elephantiasis and Maintenance of Results Following Intensive Treatment [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2019 Lymphoedema is a chronic clinical condition with no cure. However, novel therapy concepts developed in recent years aim to bring the affected limb within or close to the limits of normality. Elephantiasis is the most advanced stage of this condition, but
Jose Maria Pereira De Godoy +3 more
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Burden assessment of podoconiosis in Wayu Tuka woreda, east Wollega zone, western Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study [PDF]
, 2016 Objective Podoconiosis is a neglected tropical disease characterised by a slowly progressive swelling of the foot and lower leg. It is prevalent among subsistence barefoot farmers who live and work in highland areas of the tropics.
Amberbir, Tsige +5 more
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Journal of Tropical Medicine, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.Background: Mosquito‐borne diseases, such as malaria, filariasis, dengue, chikungunya, Zika, and other viral infections, pose significant public health challenges worldwide. For many years, chemical insecticides were used in the form of indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticide‐treated nets (ITNs).
Awoke Minwuyelet +5 more
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Molecular helminthology in the Rockies [PDF]
, 2005 A report on the Keystone Symposium on Molecular Helminthology, Copper Mountain, Colorado, USA, 9-13 April ...
Blaxter, M.
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The Scientific World Journal, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.The inhabitants of the village of Mampa have developed a rich corpus of knowledge and practices for treating pathologies using plants that are worthy of preservation, perpetuation, and promotion. They draw on the region’s rich biodiversity, particularly in the Miombo clear forest.
Bashige Chiribagula Valentin +4 more
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Elephantiasis of the external genitalia: A sequel to cutaneous tuberculosis
Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2009 Tuberculosis continues to be an important public health problem and cutaneous tuberculosis constitutes a minor proportion of extra pulmonary manifestations of tuberculosis.
Padmavathy L +4 more
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Elephantiasic Pretibial Myxedema: A Rare Manifestation in Graves’ Disease
Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR), 2019 Elephantiasic pretibial myxedema is an extremely rare condition, affecting patients with thyroid disease. The clinical manifestation is difficult to diagnosis, and the treatment is challenging.
Apichat Kaewdech +5 more
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