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Laboratory evaluation of a rapid IgG4 antibody test (BLF Rapid™) for bancroftian filariasis [PDF]
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+7 more
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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+2 more
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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+5 more
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Filariasis atau kaki gajah adalah penyakit menular menahun yang disebabkan oleh cacing filarial, yang menimbukan pembengkakan pada tangan, kaki dan genital.
Yuziani Yuziani+2 more
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Dengue Outbreak in a Hilly State of Arunachal Pradesh in Northeast India
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+4 more
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Pengalaman Hidup Orang Terinfeksi Filariasis
Filariasis merupakan penyakit yang kurang diperhatikan, karena penderita cenderung mengalami stigma negatif. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengeksplorasi pengalaman hidup orang terinfeksi filariasis.
Lilis Lismayanti+2 more
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Assessing the presence of Wuchereria bancrofti in vector and human populations from urban communities in Conakry, Guinea [PDF]
The Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis was launched in 2000 with the goal of interrupting transmission of lymphatic filariasis (LF) through multiple rounds of mass drug administration (MDA).
Boakye, Daniel A.+11 more
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Rapid emergence of most vector-borne diseases (VBDs) may be associated with range expansion of vector populations. Culex quinquefasciatus Say 1823 is a potential vector of West Nile virus, Saint Louis encephalitis virus, and lymphatic filariasis.
A. Samy+6 more
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BACKGROUND Available treatments for lymphatic filariasis (LF) are limited in their longterm clearance of microfilaria from the blood. The safety and efficacy of a single-dose triple-drug therapy of the antifilarial drugs diethylcarbamazine (DEC ...
Edward Thomsen+11 more
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