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Mathematical analysis of a lymphatic filariasis model with quarantine and treatment

BMC Public Health, 2017
Background Lymphatic filariasis is a globally neglected tropical parasitic disease which affects individuals of all ages and leads to an altered lymphatic system and abnormal enlargement of body parts. Methods A mathematical model of lymphatic filariaris
Peter M. Mwamtobe, Simphiwe M. Simelane, Shirley Abelman, Jean M. Tchuenche   +3 more
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How to (or not to) Integrate Vertical Programmes for the Control of Major Neglected Tropical Diseases in sub-Saharan Africa. [PDF]

, 2010
Combining the delivery of multiple health interventions has the potential to minimize costs and expand intervention coverage. Integration of mass drug administration is therefore being encouraged for delivery of preventive chemotherapy (PCT) to control ...
Malecela Mwele, Kolaczinski, Jan H, Mwele Malecela, Kolaczinski Jan H., Jan H. Kolaczinski, Lado, Mounir, Narcis B Kabatereine, Jan H Kolaczinski, Amiel, Olga, Kabatereine Narcis B., Lado Mounir, Zaramba, Sam, Kabatereine, Narcis B, Sam Zaramba, Narcis B. Kabatereine, Zaramba Sam, Mounir Lado, Olga Amiel, Malecela, Mwele, Amiel Olga   +19 more
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A Framework for Segmenting Filarial Worm in Thick Blood Smear Images Using Morphological Operations [PDF]

Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology
Filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by thread-like nematode worms known as filarial worms. This disease is transmitted to humans through bites of infected mosquitoes. Filariasis is a significant public health concern in many tropical and subtropical
Baskaran Sharmila, Krishnamurthy Kamalanand, Raju Lourduraj John De Britto   +2 more
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Lymphatic filariasis [PDF]

Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2000
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The Abundant Larval Transcript-1 and -2 Genes ofBrugia malayi Encode Stage-Specific Candidate Vaccine Antigens for Filariasis

, 2000
Lymphatic filariasis is a major tropical disease caused by the mosquito-borne nematodes Brugia and Wuchereria. About 120 million people are infected and at risk of lymphatic pathology such as acute lymphangitis and elephantiasis.
Allen, Judith, Maizels, R M, Allen, J E, Gregory, W F, Atmadja, A K   +4 more
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Lymphatic filariasis [PDF]

, 2017
The literature on lymphatic filariasis is analyzed. The causes, mechanisms and ways of infection were studied.
Gazzavi-Rogozina, L. V., Газзаві-Рогозіна, Л. В., Филипцова, О. В., Naboka, O. I., Filiptsova, O. V., Газзави-Рогозина, Л. В., Udochukwu Peace, N., Набока, О. І., Філіпцова, О. В., Набока, О. И., Удочкву Пис, Н.   +10 more
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Lymphatic Filariasis Presenting as a Swelling over the Upper Arm: A Case Report

, 2018
Filariasis continues to be one of the endemic problems worldwide with 40% of the cases in India. We report a case of lymphatic filariasis in a 32-year old female who presented with a non-tender swelling over left upper arm.
Sharma GM, Relwani NR, Bhardwaj AR, Dubey S   +3 more
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Estimation of mental health and physical health among patients with lymphatic filariasis using phq-9 depression scale and phq-15 somatic symptom scale

Global Journal of Medicine and Public Health
Introduction Patients with lymphatic filariasis face considerable psychological and social stress. This study was carried out to estimate the severity of depression and severity of somatic symptoms among patients with lymphatic filariasis.
Ram Prabhakar, Parthasarathi R, Velmurugan A   +2 more
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Serological evaluation of onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis elimination in the Bakoye and Falémé foci, Mali

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2020
H. Dolo, Y.I. Coulibaly, M. Sow, M. Dembélé, S.S. Doumbia, S.Y. Coulibaly, M.B. Sangare, I. Dicko, A.A. Diallo, L. Soumaoro, M.E. Coulibaly, R. Colebunders, T.B. Nutman, M. Walker, M.-G. Basáñez   +14 more
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Filariasis in a child from southern Turkey: a case report

The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, 2006
Filariasis is a parasitic condition in which the lymphatic system is invaded by filarial nematodes. The initial signs are those of lymphangitis and lymphadenitis.
Nurcan Cengiz, Lütfü Savaş, Yasemin Uslu, Ali Anarat   +3 more
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