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Lymphangiogram of a case of presumed lymphatic filariasis with left-sided cisterna chyli [PDF]

Radiology Case Reports
Lymphatic 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, Kar Ho Lee, MBChB, FRCR, FHKCR, FHKAM, Hing Yan Danny Cho, MBBS, FRCR, FHKCR, FHKAM   +2 more
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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 Health
Introduction 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, Prakash Kumar Sahoo, Krushna Chandra Sahoo, Patrick Highton, Shubhashisha Mohanty, Trupti Nayak, Akshya Kumar Prusty, Sujata Choudhury, Barsha Kumari, Karl Puchner, Kamlesh Khunti, Sanghamitra Pati   +11 more
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Ghana’s path towards eliminating lymphatic filariasis [PDF]

Tropical Medicine and Health
Lymphatic 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 Diseases
BackgroundThe 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, Linda Gibson, Lydia Kabiri, Chris Bezalel, Saravu Rama Bhat Narahari, Peter J Franks, David Musoke, Christine Moffatt   +7 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 Health
With 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, Shree Rath, Maheen Sheraz, Diya Rathi, Raheel Ahmed   +4 more
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Robust COVID-19 Vaccine Responses Despite Filarial Co-Infection: Insights from a Lymphatic Filariasis Cohort in Ghana. [PDF]

Vaccines (Basel)
Meyer J, Nadal J, Batsa Debrah L, Debrah AY, Osei-Mensah J, Adu Mensah D, Korir PJ, Kuehlwein JM, Klarmann-Schulz U, Hoerauf A, Adjobimey T.   +10 more
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Narrowing the Gap in Managing the Lymphedema of Lymphatic Filariasis. [PDF]

Am J Trop Med Hyg
Kazura JW.
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Comparative Study of DNA Extraction Methods for the PCR Detection of Intestinal Parasites in Human Stool Samples

Diagnostics, 2022
Stool samples typically contain PCR inhibitors; however, helminths are difficult to lyse and can cause false-negative PCR results. We assessed the effective methods for extracting DNA from different kinds of intestinal parasites.
Siriporn Srirungruang, Buraya Mahajindawong, Panachai Nimitpanya, Uthaitip Bunkasem, Pattama Ayuyoe, Surang Nuchprayoon, Vivornpun Sanprasert   +6 more
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Nutritional predictors of lymphatic filariasis progression: Insights from a machine learning approach. [PDF]

PLoS One
Amewu EKA, Amaglo B, Osei-Poku P, Abakah A, Koney Shardow AL, Wright L, Kwarteng A.   +6 more
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Brazil was certified by the World Health Organization for having eliminated lymphatic filariasis: what now? [PDF]

Parasit Vectors
Brandão E, Oliveira P, da Silva MAL, Rocha A.   +3 more
europepmc   +3 more sources