Developing the first national database and map of lymphatic filariasis clinical cases in Bangladesh: Another step closer to the elimination goals
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007542
Abstract: Background The Bangladesh Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) Elimination Programme has made significant progress in interrupting transmission through mass drug administration (MDA) and has now focussed its efforts on scaling up managing morbidity and preventing disability (MMDP)… read more here.
Keywords: endemic districts; lymphatic filariasis; prevalence; hydrocoele ... See more keywords
Significant improvement in quality of life following surgery for hydrocoele caused by lymphatic filariasis in Malawi: A prospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0008314
Abstract: Background Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a mosquito-borne parasitic infection that causes significant disabling and disfiguring clinical manifestations. Hydrocoele (scrotal swelling) is the most common clinical condition, which affects an estimated 25 million men globally. The… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; lymphatic filariasis; hydrocoele; quality life ... See more keywords