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Mathematical analysis of a lymphatic filariasis model with quarantine and treatment

open access: yesBMC Public Health, 2017
BackgroundLymphatic filariasis is a globally neglected tropical parasitic disease which affects individuals of all ages and leads to an altered lymphatic system and abnormal enlargement of body parts.MethodsA mathematical model of lymphatic filariaris ...
P. M. Mwamtobe   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Kepatuhan Masyarakat Minum Obat Pencegah Massal Filariasis (Kaki Gajah): Studi Kasus Desa Bilas, Kabupaten Tabalong

open access: yesJurnal Vektor Penyakit, 2019
Filariasis (elephantiasis), huntut or tubab people lived in South Kalimantan often mentioned is an annual infectious disease and categorized as neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by filarial worm.
Juhairiyah Juhairiyah   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Overview of PacELF—the Pacific Programme for the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis

open access: yesTropical Medicine and Health, 2017
This special issue of Tropical Medicine and Health has been produced by the PacELF Endgame project to record and celebrate the successes of PacELF—the Pacific Programme for the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis.
K. Ichimori, P. Graves
semanticscholar   +1 more source

An alternative mebendazole formulation for cystic echinococcosis: the treatment efficacy, pharmacokinetics and safety in mice

open access: yesParasites & Vectors, 2014
Background Cystic echinococcosis is a serious zoonotic infection worldwide caused by metacestodes of Echinococcus gruanulosus. Mebendazole and albendazole are the only two drugs used in the treatment of this disease with cure rates only about 30% due to ...
Cong-Shan Liu   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pengendalian Terpadu Parasit Filariasis Di Desa Bobo Dan Desa Pesaku, Kecamatan Dolo Barat Kabupaten Sigi

open access: yesJurnal Abdimas Indonesia
Kegiatan Pengabdian Masyarakat (PKM) ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dan pemahaman masyarakat tentang Filariasis, serta memberantas penyakit Filariasis di Desa Bobo dan Desa Pesaku, Kecamatan Dolo Barat.
Hasanudin Hasanudin   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Factors Affecting the Occurrence of Filariasis in East Lampung, Indonesia

open access: yesHealth Dynamics
Background: East Lampung is an endemic area for filariasis. Survey results since 2004, showing Sekampung and Sekampung Udik sub-districts, indicate a microfilaria rate of filariasis above 1%. In 2024, 11 chronic filariasis patients were found.
Erisya Damayanti   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Beyond Tradition: Exploring Cutting-Edge Approaches for Accurate Diagnosis of Human Filariasis

open access: yesPathogens
Filariasis is recognised as a global public health threat, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. It is caused by infection with a nematode parasite of the superfamily Filarioidea, including Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, Onchocerca ...
Damian Pietrzak   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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