Human filariasis—contributions of the Litomosoides sigmodontis and Acanthocheilonema viteae animal model
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-020-07026-2
Abstract: Filariae are vector-borne parasitic nematodes that are endemic worldwide, in tropical and subtropical regions. Important human filariae spp. include Onchocerca volvulus, Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia spp., and Loa loa and Mansonella spp. causing onchocerciasis (river… read more here.
Keywords: filariasis; lymphatic filariasis; acanthocheilonema viteae; sigmodontis acanthocheilonema ... See more keywords
Screening and evaluation of lymphatic filariasis in immigrants from endemic countries residing in a focus where it is considered eliminated in the Southern Region of Brazil: A risk of reemergence?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2017.08.010
Abstract: Lymphatic filariasis (LF) has been targeted by the World Health Organization for elimination by the year 2020. However, migration of infected individuals from areas where LF is endemic to areas considered non-endemic or foci for… read more here.
Keywords: filariasis; filariasis immigrants; lymphatic filariasis; screening evaluation ... See more keywords
Mansonellosis, the most neglected human filariasis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2018.08.016
Abstract: Human mansonellosis is caused by M. perstans, M. ozzardi and M. streptocerca, the three main filarial species in the genus Mansonella. Despite accumulating evidence of a high prevalence in endemic areas, there is currently no… read more here.
Keywords: filariasis; mansonellosis; mansonellosis neglected; human filariasis ... See more keywords
Effectiveness of annual single doses of diethylcarbamazine citrate among bancroftian filariasis infected individuals in an endemic area under mass drug administration in Brazil
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DOI: 10.1080/20477724.2018.1498821
Abstract: ABSTRACT The Global Program to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis has achieved extraordinary success in reducing transmission and preventing morbidity through mass drug administration (MDA) to the population at-risk. Brazil is the only currently using diethylcarbamazine citrate… read more here.
Keywords: filariasis; drug administration; mass drug; diethylcarbamazine citrate ... See more keywords
Geospatial modelling of lymphatic filariasis and malaria co-endemicity in Nigeria.
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DOI: 10.1093/inthealth/ihad029
Abstract: BACKGROUND Lymphatic filariasis (LF) and malaria are important vector-borne diseases that are co-endemic throughout Nigeria. These infections are transmitted by the same mosquito vector species in Nigeria and their transmission is similarly influenced by climate… read more here.
Keywords: filariasis malaria; filariasis; geospatial modelling; modelling lymphatic ... See more keywords
New developments in chyluria after global programs to eliminate lymphatic filariasis
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DOI: 10.1111/iju.13378
Abstract: Chyluria, commonly seen in south Asian countries, is mainly a manifestation of lymphatic filariasis as a result of infestation with Wuchereria bancrofti, although many other causes can contribute. Many patients can be effectively treated with… read more here.
Keywords: filariasis; lymphatic filariasis; global programs; chyluria global ... See more keywords
Neutrophils: Friend or Foe in Filariasis?
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DOI: 10.1111/pim.12918
Abstract: Infection with the filarial nematodes that cause diseases such as lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis represent major public health challenges. With millions of people at risk of infection, new strategies for treatment or prevention are urgently… read more here.
Keywords: filariasis; pathology; friend foe; immunology ... See more keywords
Mathematical analysis of a lymphatic filariasis model with quarantine and treatment
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-017-4160-8
Abstract: BackgroundLymphatic filariasis is a globally neglected tropical parasitic disease which affects individuals of all ages and leads to an altered lymphatic system and abnormal enlargement of body parts.MethodsA mathematical model of lymphatic filariaris with intervention… read more here.
Keywords: filariasis; filariasis model; lymphatic filariasis; analysis ... See more keywords
How Thailand eliminated lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem
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DOI: 10.1186/s40249-019-0549-1
Abstract: BackgroundLymphatic filariasis is endemic in nine of the eleven Member States of the World Health Organization South East Asia Region. This article describes the intensive interventions with the National Programme for Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis… read more here.
Keywords: filariasis; mda; lymphatic filariasis; thailand ... See more keywords
The roadmap towards elimination of lymphatic filariasis by 2030: insights from quantitative and mathematical modelling
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DOI: 10.12688/gatesopenres.13065.1
Abstract: The Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis was launched in 2000 to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF) as a public health problem by 1) interrupting transmission through mass drug administration (MDA) and 2) offering basic care… read more here.
Keywords: filariasis; public health; elimination lymphatic; lymphatic filariasis ... See more keywords
The role of 'omics' in the quest to eliminate human filariasis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0005464
Abstract: Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a disease affecting approximately 120 million people in over 73 countries [1] and caused by infection with a group of filarial nematodes transmitted by mosquito vectors. Wuchereria bancrofti is responsible for… read more here.
Keywords: filariasis; mda; lymphatic filariasis; control ... See more keywords