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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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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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Evaluation of sampling strategies for assessing lymphatic filariasis endemic status of a non-MDA district in South India. [PDF]

PLoS Negl Trop Dis
Srividya A, Dhanalakshmi R, Dinesh RJ, Azad PM, Balasubramaniyan R, Selvavinayagam ST, Sampath P, Senthilkumar M, Bharani Kumar D, Balan B, Abraham PR, Kumar A, Subramanian S, Rahi M.   +13 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

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, Mwakitalu, Mbutolwe E.   +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.
openaire   +3 more sources

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, Maranya M. Mayengo, Jacob I. Irunde, Dmitry Kuznetsov   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Scaling-up filariasis lymphoedema management into the primary health care system in Kerala State, Southern India: a case study in healthcare equity

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, Charles D. Mackenzie, Rajeev Sadanandan   +2 more
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Sociodemographic characteristics as predictors of knowledge regarding mode of transmission of Lymphatic Filariasis among population of Nepal.

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, Devaraj Acharya, Aakriti Wagle   +2 more
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The roadmap towards elimination of lymphatic filariasis by 2030: insights from quantitative and mathematical modelling [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

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
doaj   +1 more source

Development of Conventional Multiplex PCR: A Rapid Technique for Simultaneous Detection of Soil-Transmitted Helminths

Pathogens, 2019
Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) are the most common intestinal parasites infecting humans worldwide. STH infections are a major cause of morbidity and disability.
Vivornpun Sanprasert, Ruthairat Kerdkaew, Siriporn Srirungruang, Sarit Charuchaibovorn, Kobpat Phadungsaksawasdi, Surang Nuchprayoon   +5 more
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