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Comparison of Three Quality of Life Instruments in Lymphatic Filariasis: DLQI, WHODAS 2.0, and LFSQQ
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 +2 more
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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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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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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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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.
Leggat, Peter A. +2 more
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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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Albendazole for lymphatic filariasis [PDF]
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2004 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 ...
Critchley J +5 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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