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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, Rajat Sachdeva, Shweta Aggarwal, Amogh Verma, Ayush Anand, Ajeet Singh, Prakasini Satapathy   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Microfilariae of Wuchereria Bancrofti in a Patient of Chylous Haematuria: Report of an Unusual Finding in Urine Cytology [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2014
Filariasis is a disabling parasitic disease and it constitutes as a major health problem in most of the tropical and sub-tropical countries. One hundred and twenty million people in at least 80 tropical and sub-tropical countries are infected with ...
Mohd Jaseem Hassan, Zeeba S Jairajpuri, Sujata Jetley, Sabina Khan, Safia Rana, Musharraf Hussain   +5 more
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Efficacy and tolerability of the American Heartworm Society therapeutic protocol in dogs affected by heartworm disease without caval syndrome

Journal of Small Animal Practice, Volume 65, Issue 1, Page 39-46, January 2024.
Objectives The American Heartworm Society medical protocol represents the current standard of therapy for canine heartworm disease without caval syndrome. However, data on the tolerability of this protocol are limited. This study aimed to describe efficacy and prevalence of possible treatment‐related side effects in dogs with heartworm disease treated ...
G. Romito, E. Pane, C. Guglielmini, H. Poser, C. Valente, P. Paradies, P. Castagna, C. Mazzoldi, M. Cipone   +8 more
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First Report of Setaria equina Microfilariae Infection in an Adult Argentine Polo Pony Mare in Nigeria: A Case Report

Folia Veterinaria
Setaria equina is a common parasitic infection in horses that is transmitted by mosquitoes. The absence of previous reports regarding the presence of Setaria equina microfilariae in Nigerian horses highlights the need to confirm its existence in the ...
Akinniyi Olumide O., Vaughan Julie
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Ultrastructure of the microfilaria of Brugia pahangi (Buckley and Edeson, 1956) Buckley, 1958 [PDF]

, 1977
The microfilaria of Brugia pahangi obtained from an experimentally infected dog were observed with the electron microscope. The sheath was composed of small granules and was covered with electron-dense particles on the outer surface and with small ...
Suguri, Setsuo
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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), Sadukh, J. J. (Johanis), Sila, O. (Oktofianus)   +2 more
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Wolbachia and Lymphatic Filarial Nematodes and Their Implications in the Pathogenesis of the Disease

Journal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2024, Issue 1, 2024.
Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is an infection of three closely related filarial worms such as Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori. These worms can cause a devastating disease that involves acute and chronic lymphoedema of the extremities, which can cause elephantiasis in both sexes and hydroceles in males.
Abebaw Setegn, Gashaw Azanaw Amare, Yenesew Mihret, Bernard Marchand   +3 more
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Dose‐Dependent Prophylactic Efficacy of Filarial Antigens Glutathione‐S‐Transferase and Abundant Larval Transcript‐2 against Brugia malayi Challenge in Mastomys

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, Volume 2024, Issue 1, 2024.
Objective. To identify the most effective dose of filarial rBmALT‐2 and rWbGST alone or in combination against B. malayi infection in vitro and in vivo. Methods. Mastomys (n = 5–7/group) received intramuscular (i.m.) injection with three different doses (25, 50, and 100 μg) of rBmALT‐2 or rWbGST, either alone or in combination with alum as the adjuvant.
Mohini Rambhau Nakhale, Priyanka Bhoj, Namdev Togre, Vishal Khatri, Lalit Batra, Udaikumar Padigel, Kalyan Goswami, Arif Siddiqui   +7 more
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Understanding Mosquito Faunal Diversity: An Approach to Assess the Burden of Vector‐Borne Diseases in Three Representative Topographies (Rural, Urban, and Peri‐Urban) of Ganjam District in Odisha State, India

Journal of Tropical Medicine, Volume 2024, Issue 1, 2024.
Mosquitoes are the best‐known disease vectors for most vector‐borne diseases that significantly impact global health in terms of morbidity and mortality. In a geographical area, mosquito faunal diversity often alters with changing climatic factors and variable breeding habitats that differ across seasons. Using biodiversity indicators as tools, a study
Deepika Panda, Rabi Sankar Pandit, Bijayalaxmi Sahu, Raghavendra Kamaraju, Tapan Kumar Barik, Rajib Chowdhury   +5 more
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Ancaman Dari Nyamuk Culex SP Yang Terabaikan [PDF]

, 2009
Nyamuk Culex sp lebih menyukai meletakkan telurnya pada genangan air berpolutan tinggi, berkembang biak di air keruh dan lebih menyukai genangan air yang sudah lama daripada genangan air yang baru. Aktif menggigit pada malam hari.
Sholichah, Z. (Zumrotus)
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