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 ...
Molly Brady +1 more
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Could It Be Lymphatic Filariasis? [PDF]
Journal of Travel Medicine, 2004 Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is, after malaria, the second most common mosquito-borne disease globally. LF is caused by three species of nematode parasites, which can be spread by a wide range of mosquito species.The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates the global burden of infection to be 120 million, with 1 billion people at risk of infection.
Peter A. Leggat +2 more
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Albendazole for lymphatic filariasis [PDF]
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2005 Mass treatment with albendazole, co-administered with another antifilarial drug, is being promoted as part of a global programme to eliminate lymphatic filariasis.To assess the effects of albendazole on patients or populations with filarial infection, and on morbidity in patients with filarial infection; and to assess the frequency of adverse events ...
David G. Addiss +5 more
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Mapping of lymphatic filariasis in Nepal. [PDF]
Filaria Journal, 2003 Background: Human infection with Wuchereria bancrofti causes a disabling parasitic disease known as lymphatic filariasis, which is a major public health and socio-economic problem in many parts of the world. At the onset of the study, little was known of the distribution of filariasis and its current importance as a public health problem in Nepal ...
Jeevan B. Sherchand +3 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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The Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis: A Strategy for Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Development – Perspectives from the Philippines [PDF]
, 2003 BACKGROUND: Within the Philippines areas endemic for lymphatic filariasis are in regions with the highest incidence of poverty. Out of a total of 79 provinces, 39 have a higher poverty incidence than the national average and 30 of these 39 provinces are ...
Galvez Tan, Jaime Z
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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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Exploring barriers to accessing treatment for Lymphatic Filariasis through a socio-ecological lens in Buvuma and Napak districts, Uganda. [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical DiseasesBackgroundThe World Health Organization launched the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis in 2000, which aimed at eradicating the disease by 2030. This goal depends on community mass drug administration and essential care.
Arthur Bagonza +7 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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Time to consider doxycycline in the standard treatment of lymphatic filariasis? Emerging evidence on use of doxycycline as an adjunct to hygiene protocols [PDF]
Tropical Medicine and HealthWith lymphatic filariasis being a rampant condition in tropical countries, multiple treatment modalities are being explored for their efficacy and practicability of use in low resource settings.
Mian Zahid Jan Kakakhel +4 more
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