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
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