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Lymphangiogram of a case of presumed lymphatic filariasis with left-sided cisterna chyli

Radiology Case Reports
Lymphatic 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, Kar Ho Lee, MBChB, FRCR, FHKCR, FHKAM, Hing Yan Danny Cho, MBBS, FRCR, FHKCR, FHKAM   +2 more
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Prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth infections, schistosomiasis, and lymphatic filariasis before and after preventive chemotherapy initiation in the Philippines: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2021
ObjectiveTo estimate the impact of preventive chemotherapy on the prevalence and intensity of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections, schistosomiasis, and lymphatic filariasis in the Philippines, using systematic review and meta-analysis.MethodsWe ...
John Paul Caesar Robles Delos Trinos, Luh Putu Lila Wulandari, Naomi Clarke, Vicente Belizario, John Kaldor, Susana Vaz Nery   +5 more
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Pink Polypoid Papulo‐Vesicles on Labia Majora

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Maria Chiara Mercuri, Michela Tabanelli, Silvia Zago, Diego Abbenante   +3 more
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A compendium of extracellular vesicle biogenesis inhibitors: From bench to bedside

Interdisciplinary Medicine, Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2026.
This review explores a decade of research on extracellular vesicles (EVs), detailing their biogenesis and roles in health and disease. It emphasizes EVs' relevance for potential medical applications covering various conditions such as cancer, neurodegeneration, inflammation, and infectious diseases, bridging experimental findings with clinical ...
Stefano Vecchione, Ana Talamillo, Juan M. Falcón‐Pérez   +2 more
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Why do individuals comply with mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis? A case study from Alor District, Indonesia [PDF]

Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a parasitic disease affecting more than 120 million people; over a billion persons live at risk for infection. Filariasis does not kill, but rather disables; making it an important public health -and socio-economic issue ...
Krentel, Alison
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Critical role of keratinocytes and protease‐activated receptor 2 in secondary lymphedema development

Clinical and Translational Medicine, Volume 16, Issue 6, June 2026.
Activated keratinocytes play an important role in the early stage of the pathophysiology of secondary lymphedema through PAR2 signaling. Lymphatic injury‐induced protease activation stimulates keratinocyte PAR2 signaling, driving hyperkeratosis and Th2 inflammation, which can be therapeutically attenuated by teriflunomide. Abstract Background Secondary
Hyeung Ju Park, Sarit Pal, Xizhao Chen, Jinyeon Shin, Gabriela D. García Nores, Jung Eun Baik, Annica Stull‐Lane, Abraham J. Book, Cristina C. Clement, Elizabeth M. Encarnacion, Mark G. Klang, Elyn Riedel, Tafadzwa L. Chaunzwa, Geoffrey E. Hespe, Laura Santambrogio, Michelle Coriddi, Joseph H. Dayan, Babak J. Mehrara, Raghu P. Kataru   +18 more
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Ivermectin Toxicity in Humans and Animals: Clinical Spectrum, Mechanisms, and Management

Journal of Applied Toxicology, Volume 46, Issue 6, Page 1856-1870, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Ivermectin is a widely used macrocyclic lactone with established efficacy against a broad range of parasitic infections in humans and animals and a long‐standing reputation for clinical safety. However, increasing evidence indicates that ivermectin can produce clinically relevant toxicity under specific conditions, particularly involving the ...
Serkan Yilmaz, Bayram Göktaş, İlker Ateş, Mustafa Çelik   +3 more
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“Reactions in Leprosy: Updated Insights Into Pathophysiology, Clinical Spectrum, and Therapeutic Approaches—A Narrative Review”

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Reaction in leprosy is an immune‐mediated acute inflammatory episodes that occur in the natural course of Hansen's disease. Reaction can occur before, during, or after starting multidrug therapy and is a major cause of nerve damage, morbidity, and disability in affected individuals.
Bhaskar Gupta, Manesha Singh, Mohamad Goldust, Kinnor Das, Surajit Gorai, Prajwal Pudasaini, Seema Sitaula, Achyut Pokhrel, Esna Thapa, Sunil Jaiswal   +9 more
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Characterization Of The Homologs Of A Diagnostically Significant Brugia Malayi Gene (Bm17DIII) In Wuchereria Bancrofti, Loa Loa and Onchocerca Volvulus [RA644.F5 R788 2007 f rb]. [PDF]

, 2006
Satu ujian pantas yang dikenali sebagai BRUGIArapid (BR) yang mengesan antibodi IgG4 terhadap antigen rekombinan B. malayi (BmR1) adalah sangat berguna dalam pemetaan dan pengawasan kawasan yang endemik bagi filariasis brugia.
Abdul Aziz, Ros Azeana
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Exploring barriers to accessing treatment for Lymphatic Filariasis through a socio-ecological lens in Buvuma and Napak districts, Uganda.

PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
BackgroundThe World Health Organization launched the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis in 2000, which aimed at eradicating the disease by 2030. This goal depends on community mass drug administration and essential care.
Arthur Bagonza, Linda Gibson, Lydia Kabiri, Chris Bezalel, Saravu Rama Bhat Narahari, Peter J Franks, David Musoke, Christine Moffatt   +7 more
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