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The impact of residual infections on Anopheles-transmitted Wuchereria bancrofti after multiple rounds of mass drug administration [PDF]
, 2015 Background Many countries have made significant progress in the implementation of World Health Organization recommended preventive chemotherapy strategy, to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF).
Ansumana, Rashid +8 more
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Ecology and Evolution, Volume 14, Issue 11, November 2024.Our research explores to use and optimization of molecular methods for the detection and identification of DNA from filarial nematodes in Galapagos sea lion whole blood samples. We developed an accessible workflow for the genus and species‐level identifications of filarial nematodes present in wildlife DNA samples, and used this assay to test 28 ...
Isabella G. Livingston +10 more
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Parasite, 2003 Six mandrills were immunized with 150 Loa loa infective stage larvae (L3) irradiated with 40 Krad, and challenged with 100 L3, 60 days after initial vaccination.
Akue J.P +4 more
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Microfilaria in fine-needle aspiration cytology of renal mass – an unusual site: A rare case report
BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences, 2018 In tropical countries like India, filariasis is one among the major public health problems. Most commonly (90%) cases of lymphatic filariasis caused by wuchereria bancrofti, and rest (10%) cases by Brugia malayi.
Majed Momin, Abhijeet Ingle, S Sandeep
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Kepatuhan Masyarakat terhadap Pengobatan Massal Filariasis di Kabupaten Belitung Timur Tahun 2008 [PDF]
, 2010 . Mass Drug Administration (MDA) was conducted in Belitung Timur Regency from 2006 to 2007. The research was conducted to evaluation the MDA program I 2008.
A, S. (Saikhu) +5 more
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Molecular Ecology, Volume 33, Issue 11, June 2024.Abstract We present a framework for identifying when conditions are favourable for transmission of vector‐borne diseases between communities by incorporating predicted disease prevalence mapping with landscape analysis of sociological, environmental and host/parasite genetic data.
Himal Shrestha +9 more
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Analisis Spasial Distribusi Kasus Filariasis di Provinsi Nusa Tenggara Timur Tahun 2008-2012 [PDF]
, 2017 East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT) is one of the endemic areas with the number of filariasis cases increasing from year to year. There are two types of filarial worms, Wuchereria bancrofti, and Brugia timori. Filariasis cases in NTT Province up to January
RAHMAWATI, E. (ETY) +2 more
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Ivermectin for onchocercal eye disease (river blindness).
, 2012 BACKGROUND: It is believed that ivermectin (a microfilaricide) could prevent blindness due to onchocerciasis. However, when given to everyone in communities where onchocerciasis is common, the effects of ivermectin on lesions affecting the eye are ...
Ejere, Henry OD +3 more
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Isolated perinephric abscess as the initial manifestation of filariasis—an unusual presentation
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 12, Issue 3, March 2024.Graphical Abstract Key Clinical Message Filariasis may present as an isolated perinephric abscess. Hence, a high index of suspicion should be maintained in endemic settings. Abstract In cases with unexplained fever, eosinophilia and perinephric collection, it is necessary to do detailed infectious disease work up. High index of suspicion is required to
Govind Sharma +6 more
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Wuchereria bancrofti and cytology: A retrospective analysis of 110 cases from an endemic area
Journal of Cytology, 2020 Background: Wuchereriasis is a significant cause of chronic morbidity. It can affect any organ/tissue in the body. Fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is an easy method for its detection. A comprehensive analysis of the various facets involved has not
Dev Prasoon, Parimal Agrawal
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