The search for better treatment strategies for mansonellosis: an expert perspective
Introduction Four species of the Mansonella genus infect millions of people across sub-
Saharan Africa and Central and South America. Most infections are asymptomatic, but …
Saharan Africa and Central and South America. Most infections are asymptomatic, but …
Ecological niche modelling approaches: challenges and applications in vector-borne diseases
Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) pose a major threat to human and animal health, with more
than 80% of the global population being at risk of acquiring at least one major VBD. Being …
than 80% of the global population being at risk of acquiring at least one major VBD. Being …
Nodding syndrome, a case-control study in Mahenge, Tanzania: Onchocerca volvulus and not Mansonella perstans as a risk factor
Background Nodding syndrome (NS) has been consistently associated with onchocerciasis.
Nevertheless, a positive association between NS and a Mansonella perstans infection was …
Nevertheless, a positive association between NS and a Mansonella perstans infection was …
Whole genome analysis of two sympatric human Mansonella: Mansonella perstans and Mansonella sp “DEUX”
M Rodi, C Gross, TL Sandri, L Berner… - Frontiers in Cellular …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Mansonella species are filarial parasites that infect humans worldwide.
Although these infections are common, knowledge of the pathology and diversity of the …
Although these infections are common, knowledge of the pathology and diversity of the …
Identification and characterisation of Mansonella perstans in the Volta Region of Ghana
M Opoku, DK de Souza - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Mansonella spp. have been reported to have a wide global distribution. Despite the
distribution and co-occurrence with other filarial parasites like Wuchereria bancrofti …
distribution and co-occurrence with other filarial parasites like Wuchereria bancrofti …
Mansonella perstans infection in a Gabonese immigrant in Japan: an illustrative case of a clinical conundrum and management dilemma
A Kawashima, H Nomoto, H Takagi… - Journal of Travel …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
This report illustrates the complexities of diagnosis and treatment of Mansonella perstans
infection in a Gabonese immigrant to Japan, underscoring the increasing need to consider …
infection in a Gabonese immigrant to Japan, underscoring the increasing need to consider …
Loa loa and Mansonella perstans infections in non-endemic countries: a narrative review
Abstract Purpose of Review Loiasis and mansonellosis are filarial infections potentially
causing a relevant impact on morbidity and mortality. In non-endemic countries, there is poor …
causing a relevant impact on morbidity and mortality. In non-endemic countries, there is poor …