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Sensitivity analysis and parameters estimation for the transmission of lymphatic filariasis

open access: yesHeliyon, 2023
Lymphatic filariasis is a neglected tropical disease which poses public health concern and socio-economic challenges in developing and low-income countries.
M. A. Stephano   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Wolbachia depletion blocks transmission of lymphatic filariasis by preventing chitinase-dependent parasite exsheathment

open access: yesProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 2022
Significance Lymphatic filariasis caused by Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori affects 51 million people, leading to severe physical and mental disabilities.
Shannon Quek   +12 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Lymphatic filariasis in Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

open access: yesParasitology Research, 2021
Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is an important neglected parasitic disease according to the World Health Organization. In this study, we aimed to determine the prevalence of human LF in Asia using a systematic review and meta-analysis approach.
Negar Bizhani   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Lymphatic Filariasis: A Systematic Review on Morbidity and Its Repercussions in Countries in the Americas

open access: yesInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021
The Global Program to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF) is a program that aims to eliminate lymphatic filariasis by 2030. The GPELF strategy is based on interrupting transmission using mass drug administration (MDA) and, in parallel, managing ...
Z. Medeiros   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Human filariasis—contributions of the Litomosoides sigmodontis and Acanthocheilonema viteae animal model

open access: yesParasitology Research, 2021
Filariae are vector-borne parasitic nematodes that are endemic worldwide, in tropical and subtropical regions. Important human filariae spp. include Onchocerca volvulus, Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia spp., and Loa loa and Mansonella spp.
Frederic Risch   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Anti-Wolbachia drugs for filariasis.

open access: yesTrends in Parasitology, 2021
The mutualistic association between Wolbachia endosymbionts and their filarial nematode hosts has been exploited as a validated drug target delivering macrofilaricidal outcomes.
K. Johnston   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Lymphatic Filariasis

open access: yesSpringer Singapore, 2020
Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and B. timori are mosquito-borne lymphatic-dwelling nematode parasites that are important causes of morbidity, disability, and social stigma in tropical and subtropical countries. The total population at risk is now
R. Knight
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The global distribution of lymphatic filariasis, 2000–18: a geospatial analysis

open access: yesLancet Global Health, 2020
Summary Background Lymphatic filariasis is a neglected tropical disease that can cause permanent disability through disruption of the lymphatic system. This disease is caused by parasitic filarial worms that are transmitted by mosquitos.
A. Deshpande   +499 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

India can consider integration of three eliminable disease control programmes on malaria, lymphatic filariasis, and visceral leishmaniasis

open access: yesPLoS Pathogens, 2021
Disease-specific programmes (also called vertical, stand-alone, categorical, or free-standing) are directed, supervised and executed via single vehicle using dedicated health workers.
M. Rahi   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The impact of leprosy, podoconiosis and lymphatic filariasis on family quality of life: A qualitative study in Northwest Ethiopia

open access: yesPLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2020
Background Several studies have shown that leprosy, podoconiosis and lymphatic filariasis impact individual quality of life. In contrast, family quality of life has not received as much attention despite evidence that families are also affected.
A. T. van 't Noordende   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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