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A review of factors that influence individual compliance with mass drug administration for elimination of lymphatic filariasis. [PDF]

, 2013
BACKGROUND: The success of programs to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF) depends in large part on their ability to achieve and sustain high levels of compliance with mass drug administration (MDA). This paper reports results from a comprehensive review
Fischer, Peter U, Krentel, Alison, Weil, Gary J   +2 more
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Filariasis

Revista de Ciencias Médicas de Pinar del Río, 2015
Introducción: la filariasis es una parasitosis importada producida por nemátodos (gusanos redondos) hemáticos de la familia Filariidae. Existen alrededor de 200 tipos de filarias parásitas pero solo unas pocas parasitan al hombre.
Nayaris Gómez Martínez, Roberto Primelles Hernández, Nairovys Gómez Martínez, Henry Pérez González, Wilma Tipantasig Chimborazo   +4 more
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Microfilaria: A Microscopic Baby Dance. [PDF]

Clin Case Rep
ABSTRACT Filarial fever should always be kept in mind as a key differential diagnosis of febrile illnesses in endemic areas.
Mohanty S, Nadeem M, Dey M, Mohapatra PR.   +3 more
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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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Successful management of poisoning with ivermectin (Mectizan) in the Obala health district (Centre Region, Cameroon): a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2023
Background Ivermectin (Mectizan) is an anthelmintic drug that plays a major role in the fight against two major filarial diseases, onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis.
Cyrille Donfo-Azafack, Hugues C. Nana-Djeunga, Guy Wafeu-Sadeu, Raïssa Dongmo-Yemele, Joseph Kamgno   +4 more
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High infection rates for onchocerciasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis in children under five not receiving preventive chemotherapy: a bottleneck to elimination

Infectious Diseases of Poverty, 2022
Background The current mainstay for control/elimination of onchocerciasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) relies on ivermectin- and mebendazole/albendazole-based preventive chemotherapies.
Hugues C. Nana-Djeunga, Linda Djune-Yemeli, André Domche, Cyrille Donfo-Azafack, Arnauld Efon-Ekangouo, Cédric Lenou-Nanga, Narcisse Nzune-Toche, Yves Aubin Balog, Jean Gabin Bopda, Stève Mbickmen-Tchana, Velavan P. Thirumalaisamy, Véronique Penlap-Beng, Francine Ntoumi, Joseph Kamgno   +13 more
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Tetracycline Resistance Pattern Among Lymphatic Filariasis-Hyperendemic Communities in Southern Ghana: A Mixed-Method Approach. [PDF]

Health Sci Rep
ABSTRACT Background and Aim Tetracyclines continue to serve as a cost‐effective and essential treatment for common infections, particularly in resource‐limited regions such as lymphatic filariasis (LF)‐hyperendemic communities. The growing use of tetracycline‐based antibiotics by symptomatic filarial lymphedema patients, likely influenced by the ...
Osei-Poku P, Wilson MB, Shardow ALK, Abakah A, Amewu EKA, Kyerewaa CA, Larbi A, Kwarteng A.   +7 more
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Extralymphatic Filariasis

Indian Dermatology Online Journal, 2023
Abstract Filariasis caused by nematodes affects the structure and function of lymphatic vessels. Lymphedema due to lymphatic blockage and lymphadenitis is the usual mode of presentation of filariasis. However, rarely extralymphatic filariasis has been reported in uncommon sites, including skin and soft tissue. Wuchereria (W.) bancrofti is the
Srinivasan, Padmapriya, Ray, Rahul, Jandhyala, Sridhar, Agarwal, Reetu   +3 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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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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