Molecular identification and phylogenetic analysis of Wuchereria bancrofti from human blood samples in Egypt

IR Abdel-Shafi, EY Shoieb, SS Attia, JM Rubio… - Parasitology …, 2017 - Springer
Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a serious vector-borne health problem, and Wuchereria bancrofti
(Wb) is the major cause of LF worldwide and is focally endemic in Egypt. Identification of …

Update on Filariasis in villages of Menshiat Al Qanater District, Giza Governorate, Egypt

S Dahesh, B Ibrahim - Parasitologists United Journal, 2018 - puj.journals.ekb.eg
Background: Lymphatic filariasis (LF) or elephantiasis has been identified in Egypt since
ancient times. As Wuchereria bancrofti was focally endemic in Egypt, the WHO Global …