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Molecular Characterisation of Fungi Populations in the Chronic Wounds of Filarial Lymphedema Patients in Southern Ghana: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 11, November 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Lymphatic filariasis (LF) and associated chronic wounds are of public health concern worldwide. Despite the significant burden of lymphatic filariasis (LF) and its associated chronic wounds, the fungal component of the wound microbiome remains poorly understood. Previous research has primarily focused on bacterial pathogens,
Dzidzor Yawa Ayeke, Priscilla Osei‐Poku, Drake Byamukama, Emmanuel Kobla Atsu Amewu, Arnold Abakah, Abdul Latif Koney Shardow, Susana Makafui Abla Yeboah, Cindy Antwiwaa, Mary Boampomaa Wilson, Solomon Wireko, Amma Larbi, Alexander Kwarteng   +11 more
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Further evidence of the cross-reactivity of the Binax NOW® Filariasis ICT cards to non-Wuchereria bancrofti filariae: experimental studies with Loa loa and Onchocerca ochengi [PDF]

, 2016
Background The immunochromatographic test (ICT) for lymphatic filariasis is a serological test designed for unequivocal detection of circulating Wuchereria bancrofti antigen.
Amvongo-Adjia, Nathalie, Bockarie, Moses, Enyong, Peter A., Fombad, Fanny Fri, Kengne-Ouafo, Jonas Arnaud, Koudou, Benjamin, Ndongmo, Winston Patrick Chounna, Njouendou, Abdel Jelil, Wanji, Samuel   +8 more
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Targeting Mitogen‐Activated Protein Kinase‐Activating Death Domain Protein of Brugia malayi for Construction of a Multi‐Epitope Subunit Vaccine Against Lymphatic Filariasis

Medicine Advances, Volume 3, Issue 3, Page 177-192, September 2025.
We focused on the MAP kinase activating death domain (MADD) protein of Brugia malayi as a candidate for a vaccine against lymphatic filariasis (LF). Our results demonstrated a significant increase in the production of memory B‐cells, T‐cells, and antibodies, which are crucial for removing microfilariae from the circulation of infected individuals. This
Paa Kwesi Anfu, Gifty Madjitey, Jennifer Afreh, Arnold Abakah, Prince Dunyo, Prince Manu, Kweku Foh Gyasi, Priscilla Osei‐Poku, Alexander Kwarteng   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Focusing nucleic acid-based molecular diagnostics and xenomonitoring approaches for human helminthiases amenable to preventive chemotherapy [PDF]

, 2016
The current mainstay for control of the four major helminth diseases in humans (lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, soil-transmitted helminthiases and schistosomiasis) is with preventive chemotherapy by mass administration of key anthelminthics ...
LaCourse, James, Minetti, Corrado, Reimer, Lisa, Stothard, Russell   +3 more
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Strong Bottlenecks Constrain Adaptive Coevolution in a Host–Parasite Metapopulation

Molecular Ecology, Volume 34, Issue 17, September 2025.
ABSTRACT Although parasites are well‐known for adaptively evolving in order to exploit their hosts, they may experience strong genetic drift during transmission bottlenecks when infecting a new host. Host population structure and host population bottlenecks can also lead to genetic drift effects in parasite populations, constraining their adaptive ...
Pascal Angst, Christoph R. Haag, Frida Ben‐Ami, Peter D. Fields, Dieter Ebert   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evidence against Wolbachia symbiosis in Loa loa [PDF]

, 2003
BACKGROUND: The majority of filarial nematode species are host to Wolbachia bacterial endosymbionts, although a few including Acanthocheilonema viteae, Onchocerca flexuosa and Setaria equina have been shown to be free of infection. Comparisons of species
Akue, Jean-Paul, Beeching, Nick J, Bianco, Albert E, Egerton, Gill, Enyong, Peter, Hoerauf, Achim, Kläger, Sabine L, McGarry, Helen F, Pfarr, Ken, Taylor, Mark J, Wanji, Samuel   +10 more
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PD‐L2 Inhibits Protective Immunity, Th2 Cell Functional Quality, and GATA‐3 Expression During Filarial Nematode Infection

European Journal of Immunology, Volume 55, Issue 8, August 2025.
During filarial nematode infection with Litomosoides sigmodontis, PD‐L2 down‐regulates Th2 cell expression of GATA‐3 and Th2 cytokines and enables parasite survival. Concurrently, B cells suppress protective immunity through a mechanism that does not involve PD‐L2.
Johanna A. Knipper, Sharon M. Campbell, Judith E. Allen, Matthew D. Taylor   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Burden of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Rwanda: A Scoping Review

Health Science Reports, Volume 8, Issue 8, August 2025.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Rwanda is among the African countries affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). This scoping review aims to synthesize available information to understand the prevalence, incidence, distribution, morbidity, mortality, and risk factors of NTDs in Rwanda.
Masceline Jenipher Mutsaka‐Makuvaza, Michael Olubusayo Binuyo, Callixte Cyuzuzo, Acsa Igizeneza, Jean Paul Sinumvayo, Oluwaremilekun Grace Ajakaye, Egie Elisha Enabulele, Zororo Chinwadzimba, Ezera Agwu, Nicholas Midzi   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Subcutaneous filariasis: An unusual case report

Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2007
Wuchereria bancrofti presented in subcutaneous nodule is a very rare presentation. Wuchereria bancrofti first reported by Bancrofti in Brisbane in 1876 and the name filaria Bancrofti was given in 1877 and the generic name was given in 1878.
Valand Arvindbhai, Pandya Bhanumati, Patil Yoganand, Patel Lalita   +3 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, Boussinesq, Michel, Chesnais, Cédric B, Kunyu-Shako, Billy, Mumba, Dieudonné, Pion, Sébastien D, Vlaminck, Johnny, Weil, Gary J   +7 more
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