Seventh meeting of the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis: reaching the vision by scaling up, scaling down, and reaching out [PDF]
Parasites & Vectors, 2014 This report summarizes the 7th meeting of the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GAELF), Washington DC, November 18–19, 2012. The theme, “A Future Free of Lymphatic Filariasis: Reaching the Vision by Scaling Up, Scaling Down and Reaching ...
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PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2014 BackgroundThe Global Program to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis aims to interrupt transmission of lymphatic filariasis and manage morbidity in people currently living with the disease.
Cristina Thomas +7 more
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Lymphangiogram of a case of presumed lymphatic filariasis with left-sided cisterna chyli [PDF]
Radiology Case ReportsLymphatic filariasis is an uncommon condition in Hong Kong and is currently considered as one of the neglected tropical diseases by the World Health Organization. Blood tests are available for diagnosis of acute infections, but false negative results can
Siu Fung Mak, MBBS, FRCR +2 more
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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 +2 more
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Environment Biological and Health Care Efforts Influenced of Lymfatic Filariasis Incidence, Sarmi Distric [PDF]
Jurnal Berkala Epidemiologi, 2014 District Sarmi is the most endemic area of filariasis in Papua which has rate of microfilaria (mf) (47.06%) up to the year 2012. In the Province Papua filarial worm is Wuchereria bancrofti and is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito vectors ...
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Ghana’s path towards eliminating lymphatic filariasis [PDF]
Tropical Medicine and HealthLymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, is a debilitating parasitic disease that has been prevalent in various parts of the world, including China and Ghana. This paper explores the historical context of lymphatic filariasis in Ghana and China,
Munawar Harun Koray
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Prevalence and patterns of multiple long-term conditions among lymphatic filariasis patients in Odisha, India: a community-based cross-sectional study [PDF]
BMC Public HealthIntroduction Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), such as lymphatic filariasis, mimic other chronic conditions and share common risk behaviors with parallel health system issues that require unique interventions.
Abhinav Sinha +11 more
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Global Lymphatic Filariasis Post-Validation Surveillance Activities in 2025: A Scoping Review. [PDF]
Trop Med Infect DisJian H +4 more
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Lymphatic filariasis remained silent until presentation with huge abdominal mass mimicking malignancy: a case report. [PDF]
ASM Case RepKafle S, Panthi B.
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, 2020 Abstract 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 estimated to be 856 million in some 52 countries where these infections ...
Sivapong Sungpradit +1 more
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