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FILARIASIS [PDF]

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1948
SUMMARYFilariasis is a disease in humans which affects many thousands of individuals in the tropical and subtropical areas of the world. There is no doubt that the economy and welfare of many lands are seriously affected by these infections in spite of the fact that they are associated with very low mortality rates.
G, MELTON, E, MONTUSCHI
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Lymphatic filariasis

Definitions, 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
Richard Knight
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Lymphedema in three previously Wuchereria bancrofti-endemic health districts in Mali after cessation of mass drug administration

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2020
Background Lymphedema is a public health problem in countries with lymphatic filariasis (LF) including Mali. We studied the epidemiology and clinical presentation of lymphedema in three previously LF-endemic health districts of Mali after at least five ...
Housseini Dolo, Yaya Ibrahim Coulibaly, Fatoumata Nene Konipo, Siaka Yamoussa Coulibaly, Salif Seriba Doumbia, Moussa Brema Sangare, Lamine Soumaoro, Michel Emmanuel Coulibaly, Abdallah Amadou Diallo, Yaye Diarra, Modibo Sangare, Seydou Doumbia, Robert Colebunders, Thomas B. Nutman   +13 more
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Collateral Impact of Community-Directed Treatment with Ivermectin (CDTI) for Onchocerciasis on Parasitological Indicators of Loa loa Infection

Pathogens, 2020
Ivermectin (IVM) is a broad spectrum endectocide whose initial indication was onchocerciasis. Although loiasis is not among its indications, IVM also exhibits antiparasitic activity against Loa loa.
Hugues C. Nana-Djeunga, Cédric G. Lenou-Nanga, Cyrille Donfo-Azafack, Linda Djune-Yemeli, Floribert Fossuo-Thotchum, André Domche, Arsel V. Litchou-Tchuinang, Jean Bopda, Stève Mbickmen-Tchana, Thérèse Nkoa, Véronique Penlap, Francine Ntoumi, Joseph Kamgno   +12 more
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Comparative Study of DNA Extraction Methods for the PCR Detection of Intestinal Parasites in Human Stool Samples

Diagnostics, 2022
Stool samples typically contain PCR inhibitors; however, helminths are difficult to lyse and can cause false-negative PCR results. We assessed the effective methods for extracting DNA from different kinds of intestinal parasites.
Siriporn Srirungruang, Buraya Mahajindawong, Panachai Nimitpanya, Uthaitip Bunkasem, Pattama Ayuyoe, Surang Nuchprayoon, Vivornpun Sanprasert   +6 more
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The impact of leprosy, podoconiosis and lymphatic filariasis on family quality of life: A qualitative study in Northwest Ethiopia

PLoS 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, Moges Wubie Aycheh, A. Schippers   +2 more
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Knowledge/perception and attitude/practices of populations of two first-line communities of the Centre Region of Cameroon regarding onchocerciasis and black fly nuisance and bio-ecology

Parasites & Vectors, 2021
Background Despite high black fly densities in persisting onchocerciasis foci in Cameroon, no vector control has ever been carried out to complement Community-Directed Treatment with Ivermectin (CDTI). As a prelude to community-based vector control, this
André Domche, Hugues C. Nana-Djeunga, Linda Djune Yemeli, Cédric Lenou Nanga, Michel Boussinesq, Flobert Njiokou, Sébastien Pion, Joseph Kamgno   +7 more
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Leishmaniasis in Cameroon: what is known and is done so far? A protocol for systematic review

BMJ Open, 2021
Introduction The first visceral and cutaneous leishmaniasis cases were reported in Cameroon since more than six decades. However, interest in the disease has decreased over time and data on its epidemiology across the country are scanty.
Linda Djune Yemeli, André Domche, Hugues C Nana Djeunga, Cédric G Lenou Nanga, Earnest Njih Tabah   +4 more
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Filariasis and lymphoedema [PDF]

Parasite Immunology, 2009
SummaryAmong the causes of lymphoedema (LE), secondary LE due to filariasis is the most prevalent. It affects only a minority of the 120 million people infected with the causative organisms of lymphatic filariasis (LF), Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi/timori, but is clustered in families, indicating a genetic basis for development of this ...
Sabine Specht, Achim Hoerauf, Alexander Yaw Debrah, Alexander Yaw Debrah, Kenneth Pfarr   +4 more
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Prevalence and intensity of Loa loa infection over twenty-three years in three communities of the Mbalmayo health district (Central Cameroon)

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2019
Background Loiasis is a vector-borne parasitic disease due to Loa loa and transmitted to humans by tabanids of the genus Chrysops. Loiasis has been historically considered as the second or third most common reason for medical consultation after malaria ...
Aude E. Mogoung-Wafo, Hugues C. Nana-Djeunga, André Domche, Floribert Fossuo-Thotchum, Jean Bopda, Steve Mbickmen-Tchana, Honoré Djomo-Kamga, Joseph Kamgno   +7 more
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