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Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards lymphatic filariasis among inhabitants of an endemic town in Oyo State, Nigeria [PDF]

, 2022
Taiwo Mofadeke Jaiyeola, Ekerette Udoh, Abiola Basirat Adebambo   +2 more
openalex   +1 more source

Integrated Serologic Surveillance of Population Immunity and Disease Transmission. [PDF]

, 2018
Antibodies are unique among biomarkers in their ability to identify persons with protective immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases and to measure past exposure to diverse pathogens. Most infectious disease surveillance maintains a single-disease focus,
Arnold, Benjamin F, Lammie, Patrick J, Priest, Jeffrey W, Scobie, Heather M   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Review of Dancing Parasites in Lymphatic Filariasis

Ultrasound International Open, 2019
Lymphatic filariasis is an infection transmitted by blood-sucking mosquitoes with filarial nematodes of the species Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi und B. timori.
C. Dietrich, N. Chaubal, A. Hoerauf, K. Kling, M. Piontek, L. Steffgen, S. Mand, Yi Dong   +7 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Lymphatic filariasis among the Yakurr people of Cross River State, Nigeria

Parasites & Vectors, 2012
Background In order to initiate a disease elimination programme for lymphatic filariasis based on mass drug administration, a proper understanding of the geographical distribution and degree of risk is essential.
Iboh Cletus I, Okon Okpok E, Opara Kenneth N, Asor Joseph E, Etim Susan E   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparative accuracy and 'field friendly' effectiveness of diagnostic tools for lymphatic filariasis and neurocyticercosis in Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste with consideration on the impact of parasitic reduction programs

, 2023
David Mark Reeve
openalex   +1 more source

Mapping the baseline prevalence of lymphatic filariasis across Nigeria

Parasites & Vectors, 2019
The baseline endemicity profile of lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a key benchmark for planning control programmes, monitoring their impact on transmission and assessing the feasibility of achieving elimination.
Obiora A. Eneanya, C. Fronterrè, Ifeoma N. Anagbogu, C. Okoronkwo, T. Garske, J. Cano, C. Donnelly   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Identifying residual transmission of lymphatic filariasis after mass drug administration: Comparing school-based versus community-based surveillance - American Samoa, 2016

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2018
Introduction Under the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF), American Samoa conducted seven rounds of mass drug administration (MDA) from 2000–2006.
M. Sheel, S. Sheridan, K. Gass, K. Won, S. Fuimaono, M. Kirk, A. Gonzales, S. M. Hedtke, P. Graves, C. Lau   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The burden of mental health in lymphatic filariasis. [PDF]

, 2015
BACKGROUND Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) afflict around one billion individuals in the poorest parts of the world with many more at risk. Lymphatic filariasis is one of the most prevalent of the infections and causes significant morbidity in ...
Mackenzie, Charles, Molyneux, David, Ton, Thanh G N   +2 more
core   +4 more sources

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
doaj   +1 more source

Adverse events following single dose treatment of lymphatic filariasis: Observations from a review of the literature

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2018
Background WHO’s Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) uses mass drug administration (MDA) of anthelmintic medications to interrupt LF transmission in endemic areas.
Philip J. Budge, C. Herbert, Britt J Andersen, G. Weil   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source