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GMS Infectious Diseases, 2022 Filarial diseases like lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis belong to the Neglected Tropical Diseases and remain a public health problem in endemic countries.
Ehrens, Alexandra +2 more
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Measurement of circulating filarial antigen levels in human blood with a point-of-care test strip and a portable spectrodensitometer [PDF]
, 2016 The Alere Filariasis Test Strip (FTS) is a qualitative, point-of-care diagnostic tool that detects Wuchereria bancrofti circulating filarial antigen (CFA) in human blood, serum, or plasma.
Awaca-Uvon, Naomi-Pitchouna +7 more
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Advanced NanoBiomed Research, Volume 5, Issue 3, March 2025.Nanomaterial‐integrated microneedles revolutionize transdermal delivery, enabling targeted and controlled administration of therapeutics and vaccines. This review explores advancements in design, manufacturing, and applications, emphasizing enhanced drug stability, bioavailability, and patient adherence. Key preclinical and clinical findings as well as
Bwalya Angel Witika +3 more
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Filariasis of the Axilla in a Patient Returning from Travel Abroad: A Case Report [PDF]
, 2012 Background: The term filariasis comprises a group of parasitic infections caused by helminths belonging to different genera in the superfamily Filaroidea.
Alkadhi H +20 more
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VIEW, Volume 6, Issue 1, February 2025.Other than human‐based application, it is important for microfluidics technology to be integrated in the field of veterinary science. With current but limited existing studies and experience from plenty of human‐oriented microfluidics applications, microfluidics technologies will bring tremendous benefit to the welfare and healthcare of various animal ...
Qiankun Yin +8 more
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Does mass drug administration for the integrated treatment of neglected tropical diseases really work? Assessing evidence for the control of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths in Uganda [PDF]
, 2011 This paper was one of four papers commissioned to review the role of social sciences in NTD control by TDR, the Special Programme for Research and Training on Tropical Diseases, which is executed by WHO and co-sponsored by UNICEF, UNDP, the World Bank ...
A Dansio-Appiah +48 more
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A morphological identification key to the mosquito disease vectors of the Pacific
Austral Entomology, Volume 64, Issue 1, February 2025.Abstract An identification guide is provided for female adults of the mosquito groups, complexes or species that can be morphologically differentiated and that are likely to transmit arboviruses (e.g., dengue, Zika, chikungunya, Ross River and Japanese encephalitis) or parasites (e.g., Plasmodium spp.
Narayan Gyawali +3 more
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Spatial distribution of podoconiosis in relation to environmental factors in Ethiopia: a historical review [PDF]
, 2013 BACKGROUND An up-to-date and reliable map of podoconiosis is needed to design geographically targeted and cost-effective intervention in Ethiopia.
Abdisalan Mohamed Noor +48 more
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Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, Volume 69, Issue 2, Page 137-152, February 2025.Abstract Background Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) rearrangements are recognised factors in mitochondrial disorders and ageing, but their involvement in neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly intellectual disability (ID) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), remains poorly understood. Previous studies have reported mitochondrial dysfunction in individuals
B. K. Bulduk +8 more
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Urban Lymphatic Filariasis in the Metropolis of\ud Dar es Salaam, Tanzania [PDF]
, 2013 The last decades have seen a considerable increase in urbanization in Sub-Saharan Africa, and it is estimated that over 50% of the population will live in urban areas by 2040.
Malecela, Mwelecele N +4 more
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