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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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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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, 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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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 +6 more
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Urban lymphatic filariasis [PDF]
Parasitology Research, 2012 Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a disabling and disfiguring disease resulting from a mosquito-borne parasitic infection. It is a major public health problem in many countries with a warm climate. Research and control activities have mainly focused on LF in rural areas where it also has its major impact.
Simonsen, Paul Erik +1 more
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Immunology of lymphatic filariasis [PDF]
Parasite Immunology, 2014 SummaryThe immune responses to filarial parasites encompass a complex network of innate and adaptive cells whose interaction with the parasite underlies a spectrum of clinical manifestations. The predominant immunological feature of lymphatic filariasis is an antigen‐specific Th2 response and an expansion of IL‐10 producing CD4+ T cells that is ...
Babu, S., Nutman, T. B.
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Sensitivity analysis and parameters estimation for the transmission of lymphatic filariasis
Heliyon, 2023 Lymphatic filariasis is a neglected tropical disease which poses public health concern and socio-economic challenges in developing and low-income countries.
Mussa A. Stephano +3 more
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Infectious Diseases of Poverty, 2022 Background Lymphatic filariasis (LF) remains one of the world’s most debilitating parasitic infections and is a major contributor to poor health in many endemic countries. The provision of continuing care for all those affected by LF and its consequences
Suma T. Krishnasastry +2 more
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Gates Open Research, 2019 The Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis was launched in 2000 to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF) as a public health problem by 1) interrupting transmission through mass drug administration (MDA) and 2) offering basic care to those ...
NTD Modelling Consortium Lymphatic Filariasis Group
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PLOS Global Public Health, 2022 IntroductionThe majority of the districts of Nepal (63 out of 77) were detected as prevalent of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF), with an average prevalence of 13 percent ranging from less than one to 39 percent in Nepal. Despite people's ignorance about the LF,
Ramesh Adhikari +2 more
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