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Laboratory evaluation of a rapid IgG4 antibody test (BLF Rapid™) for bancroftian filariasis [PDF]

, 2018
At the end phase of the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis, antibody testing may have a role in decision-making for bancroftian filariasis–endemic areas.
Babu, Subash, Fischer, Peter U, Hisam, Shamilah, Mahmud, Rohela, Noordin, Rahmah, Robinson, Keri, Won, Kimberly Y, Yunus, Muhammad H   +7 more
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Point prevalence mapping reveals hotspot for onchocerciasis transmission in the Ndikinimeki Health District, Centre Region, Cameroon

Parasites & Vectors, 2020
Background Ivermectin-based preventive chemotherapy (PC) is distributed annually to all at-risk populations eligible for ivermectin treatment to control and/or eliminate onchocerciasis.
René Afor Aza’ah, Laurentine Sumo, Ngum Helen Ntonifor, Jean Bopda, Rolph H. Bamou, Hugues C. Nana-Djeunga   +5 more
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Filariasis of the breast [PDF]

Medical Journal Armed Forces India, 2015
Filariasis is a common occurrence in India.1 However, filariasis of the breast lump diagnosed on FNAC is rare.2 Conventional mode of diagnosis is by demonstration of microfilaria in the peripheral blood smear.1–3 It is infrequent to find microfilaria in Fine needle aspiration cytology smears and body fluids.
Shivani, Sangwan, S P, Singh
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Breast filariasis

IDCases, 2018
Filariasis is a global health problem and is a major social and economical burden in tropical countries in Asia, Africa and few of the South American countries [1,2]. In india, filariasis endemic in number of states including Bihar, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu is found chiefly along the banks of rivers and sea coastal areas. We
Adarsh Barwad, Shamresh Kumar Singh, Ravi Phulware   +2 more
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Filariasis of the Axilla in a Patient Returning from Travel Abroad: A Case Report [PDF]

, 2012
Background: The term filariasis comprises a group of parasitic infections caused by helminths belonging to different genera in the superfamily Filaroidea.
Alkadhi H, Bastarrika G, Hanns M. Seitz, Irene Müller-Stöver, Kapila K, Kerstin Rhiem, Kurtycz DF, Maria Roethlisberger, Michael Majores, Miller MJ, Mondal SK, Mudholkar V, Nadia Harbeck, Parida G, Peter Mallmann, Rachel Wuerstlein, Reinhard Büttner, Rukmangadha N, Singh NG, Stefan Kraemer, Yenkeshwar PN   +20 more
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Dengue Outbreak in a Hilly State of Arunachal Pradesh in Northeast India

The Scientific World Journal, 2014
Dengue has been reported from plains as well as hilly regions of India including some parts of Northeast India. In July-August 2012, outbreak of fever with unknown origin (FUO) indicative of Dengue was reported in Pasighat, East Siang district of ...
Siraj A. Khan, Prafulla Dutta, Rashmee Topno, Monika Soni, Jagadish Mahanta   +4 more
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Development of Conventional Multiplex PCR: A Rapid Technique for Simultaneous Detection of Soil-Transmitted Helminths

Pathogens, 2019
Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) are the most common intestinal parasites infecting humans worldwide. STH infections are a major cause of morbidity and disability.
Vivornpun Sanprasert, Ruthairat Kerdkaew, Siriporn Srirungruang, Sarit Charuchaibovorn, Kobpat Phadungsaksawasdi, Surang Nuchprayoon   +5 more
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HUBUNGAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN DENGAN KEPATUHAN PENGOBATAN MASSAL FILARIASIS DI KECAMATAN BAKTIYA ACEH UTARA

Averrous: Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan Malikussaleh, 2021
Filariasis atau kaki gajah adalah penyakit menular menahun yang disebabkan oleh cacing filarial, yang menimbukan pembengkakan pada tangan, kaki dan genital.
Yuziani Yuziani, Mulyati Sri Rahayu, Wizar Putri Mellaratna   +2 more
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Factors associated with the performance and cost-effectiveness of using lymphatic filariasis transmission assessment surveys for monitoring soil-transmitted helminths: a case study in Kenya. [PDF]

, 2015
Transmission assessment surveys (TAS) for lymphatic filariasis have been proposed as a platform to assess the impact of mass drug administration (MDA) on soil-transmitted helminths (STHs).
Assefa, Aurenhammer, Bergquist, Birgit Nikolay, Brooker, Brooker, Charles S. Mwandawiro, Chu, de Silva, Edwards, Gunawardena, Hall, Hugh J. W. Sturrock, Jennifer L. Smith, Jimmy Kihara, Jovani, Levecke, Linard, Liya Assefa, McCarthy, Minetti, Mwandawiro, Mwandawiro, Nikolay, Njenga, Olives, Patil, Pullan, Sammy M. Njenga, Simon J. Brooker, Smith, Solomon, Sturrock, Sturrock, Sturrock   +34 more
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Spatial distribution of podoconiosis in relation to environmental factors in Ethiopia: a historical review [PDF]

, 2013
BACKGROUND An up-to-date and reliable map of podoconiosis is needed to design geographically targeted and cost-effective intervention in Ethiopia.
Abdisalan Mohamed Noor, AC Clements, Asrat Hailu, AW Onapa, C Sikorski, D Frommel, DH Molyneux, DH Molyneux, E Price, EW Price, EW Price, EW Price, EW Price, EW Price, EW Price, EW Price, F de Lalla, F Tekola, Fikre Enquselassie, G Alemu, G Davey, G Davey, G Davey, G Mengistu, Gail Davey, GG Oli, H Birrie, H Kloos, HH Weinert, JM Macé, JO Gyapong, JO Gyapong, K Deribe, K Desta, Kebede Deribe, Melanie Newport, MK Saunders, P Crivelli, Rachel L. Pullan, Richard Reithinger, RJ Hijmans, RL Pullan, S Brooker, S Wanji, S Wanji, Simon J. Brooker, SM Njenga, W Shiferaw, YB Molla   +48 more
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