Wuchereria bancrofti: Unusual Presentation as Pancytopenia [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2016 Wuchereria bancrofti is an endemic filarial nematode spread by a mosquito vector. The clinical manifestations vary from asymptomatic microfilaremeia to lymhoedema.
Mili Jain +4 more
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Optimization of a Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay as a Point-of-Care Tool for the Detection of Wuchereria bancrofti in Human Blood in Tana River Delta, Kenya [PDF]
Journal of Parasitology Research, 2021 Introduction. Accurate detection of filarial parasites in humans and vectors is essential for the implementation and evaluation of Global and National Programs to eliminate lymphatic filariasis.
Kinyatta Nancy +10 more
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Jurnal Vektor Penyakit, 2021 Brugia timori is a filariasis worm which distribution is limited in the East Nusa Tenggara Islands, while Wuchereria bancrofti is widespread almost all over the world. The density of microfilariae shows daily behavior that varies depending on the species
Rais Yunarko, Yona Patanduk
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Wuchereria bancrofti infection causing pleural effusion
Indian Journal of Respiratory Care, 2021 Presented here is a case of 46-year-old Hindu male with a complaint of progressive shortness of breath, chest discomfort, fever, generalized weakness, and malaise over 6 months. He had a past history of diabetes mellitus (on oral antihyperglycemic agents)
Nishant Sinha +2 more
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Wuchereria bancrofti Lymphatic Filariasis, Barrancabermeja, Colombia, 2023
Emerging Infectious DiseasesWe describe a recent case of lymphatic filariasis in Colombia caused by Wuchereria bancrofti nematodes. Our study combines clinical-epidemiologic findings with phylogenetic data.
José A. Suárez +8 more
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Increased HIV Incidence in Wuchereria bancrofti Microfilaria Positive Individuals in Tanzania. [PDF]
Pathogens, 2023 Background: Infections with Wuchereria bancrofti are associated with reduced immunity against concomitant infections. Indeed, our previous study described a 2.3-fold increased HIV incidence among individuals with W.
Mnkai J +16 more
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Subconjunctival wuchereria bancrofti in Calabar: A case report
Nigerian Journal of Medicine, 2019 Subconjunctival worm is a manifestation of ocular filariasis, one of the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) which constitute an important public health problem in Nigeria.The most commonly reported subconjunctival worm is loaloa which in some occasions ...
Bassey A Etim +2 more
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Hydrocele due to Wuchereria bancrofti Infection. [PDF]
Intern Med, 2019 Takaya S, Kutsuna S, Kato Y, Ohmagari N.
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Aplastic anaemia with microfilaria in marrow aspirate
Mediterranean Journal of Hematology and Infectious Diseases, 2012 Wuchereria bancrofti is endemic in many parts of of south east asia including india. The parasite is reported previously in many aspirate cytology smears, however its rare to find this parasite in bone marrow aspirate smear and even rare is it ...
Narender Tejwnai +2 more
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Co-existence of Wuchereria bancrofti Microfilaraemia in a Case of Multiple Myeloma: An Incidental Finding or an Association? [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017 Filariasis is a global health problem which is endemic in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Central and South America and Pacific Island nations.
Sonam Sharma +3 more
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