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The first report of Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus in Haiti

Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2012
Aedes albopictus was found in six of the 10 departments of Haiti and in 14 of the 35 communes surveyed. The survey found the larvae of Ae. albopictus in 13 different types of containers. Used tires and tins were by far the most common breeding sites used
María del Marquetti Fernández, Yvan Saint Jean, Carlos A Fuster Callaba, Lorenzo Somarriba López   +3 more
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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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The Experimental Infections of the Human Isolate of Strongyloides Stercoralis in a Rodent Model (The Mongolian Gerbil, Meriones Unguiculatus)

Pathogens, 2019
Strongyloidiasis is life-threatening disease which is mainly caused by Strongyloides stercoralis infection. Autoinfection of the parasite results in long-lasting infection and fatal conditions, hyperinfection and dissemination (primarily in ...
Sarit Charuchaibovorn, Vivornpun Sanprasert, Surang Nuchprayoon   +2 more
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Ocular filariasis

Tropical Parasitology, 2011
Human ocular infestation by a live filarial adult worm is a rare occurrence. We report a case of ocular infestation of a female adult Brugia malayi. A 35-year-old female presented with chief complaint of severe headache, blurring of vision, redness, and lacrimation since one year.
Rautaraya, Bibhudutta, Tiwari, Shreekant, Mahapatra, Ashoka, Nanda, Ashok   +3 more
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The neglected majority: Inverse relationship between prevalence and global research activity of 15 dermatological diseases

JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, Volume 24, Issue 4, Page 538-540, April 2026.
Oliver Brandt, Erere Otrofanowei, Ncoza Dlova, Simon M. Mueller   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Correction to: 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
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, Thirumalaisamy P. Velavan, Véronique Penlap-Beng, Francine Ntoumi, Joseph Kamgno   +13 more
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Community Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Filariasis: Insights from Papua, Indonesia

Jurnal Info Kesehatan
The rising incidence of filariasis cases necessitates heightened vigilance, particularly given the limited public awareness about this disease. This study aims to explore community knowledge and attitudes regarding filariasis in Jayawijaya Regency, Papua.
Arius Togodly, Evi Sinaga, Ipa Sari Kardi, Miftah Fariz Prima Putra   +3 more
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Hubungan Kondisi Lingkungan dan Perilaku Masyarakat dengan Kejadian Filariasis di Muaro Putuih Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Tiku Kabupaten Agam

NERS Jurnal Keperawatan, 2018
Filariasis merupakan infeksi sistemik yang disebabkan oleh cacing filarial yang hidup dalam kelenjar limfe dan darah manusia. Hal terpenting yang harus dilakukan yaitu menurunkan angka kejadian filariasis yang dipengaruhi oleh lingkungan dan perilaku ...
Weni Sartiwi
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An alternative mebendazole formulation for cystic echinococcosis: the treatment efficacy, pharmacokinetics and safety in mice

Parasites & 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, Hao-Bing Zhang, Wen Lei, Chao-Wei Zhang, Bin Jiang, Qi Zheng, Jian-Hai Yin, Xiu-Min Han   +7 more
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Liquid-based cytological diagnosis of achylous unilateral bancroftian pleural effusion: An uncommon presentation of a common problem

Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, 2019
Lymphatic filariasis is endemic and common in India. Filariasis is a widespread public health problem seen commonly in tropical countries. Filarial organism can be detected in cytological smears from various sites of the body in clinically unsuspected ...
Pinki Pandey, Megha Ralli, Savita Agarwal, Ranjan Agarwal   +3 more
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