Filariasis is result of parasitic infection caused by three specific kinds of round worm.
Lymphatic filariasis is found in under developed region of South America, Central Africa …

Insecticide resistance and inadequate attention to the application instructions of topical
pediculicides are common reasons for treatment failure. Essential oils or plant extracts are …

Purpose Infectious diseases that often follow geographical distribution patterns are
increasingly crossing such boundaries, aided by human travel and commerce. These pose a …

Background Podoconiosis is one of the leading causes of lymphoedema-related morbidity in
low-income settings, but little is known about the scale of its health and economic impact …

The present study reports on the antifilarial activity of poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid)
nanoparticles encapsulated ivermectin (nano-IVM) against human lymphatic filariid Brugia …

Filariasis is caused by thread-like nematode worms and is classified according to their
presence in the vertebrate host. The lymphatic group includes Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia …

Filariasis is one of the oldest, most debilitating, disabling, and disfiguring neglected tropical
diseases with various clinical manifestations and a low rate of mortality, but has a high …

Background: Lymphatic filariasis (LF) in advanced stage is a clinically challenging disability
resulting in poor quality of life. In advanced stage of filariasis, medical management is …

Parasitic infections such as lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) solely result from the
infestation of a slender and thread-like worm. This condition precipitates swelling, often …

Parasitic infections are prime causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Significant
progress has been made to cure these infections, such as discovering antiparasitic drugs …