Global impact of lymphedema on quality of life and society
KM Jaszkul, K Farrokhi, V Castanov… - European Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Lymphedema is a chronic disorder of the lymphatic system characterized by the
accumulation of interstitial fluid in tissues. It affects millions of individuals worldwide …
accumulation of interstitial fluid in tissues. It affects millions of individuals worldwide …
A systematic review of alternative surveillance approaches for lymphatic filariasis in low prevalence settings: implications for post-validation settings
N Riches, X Badia-Rius, T Mzilahowa… - PLoS neglected …, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Due to the success of the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF)
many countries have either eliminated the disease as a public health problem or are …
many countries have either eliminated the disease as a public health problem or are …
[PDF][PDF] Vector Surveillance for Lymphatic Filariasis After Mass Drug Administration in an Endemic Area: A Case Study in Bekasi
Abstract Introduction: Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) re-transmission in endemic areas that have
completed mass drug administration (MDA) should be a concern. Entomological data are …
completed mass drug administration (MDA) should be a concern. Entomological data are …
Lymphatic filariasis
S Sungpradit, V Sanprasert - Molecular advancements in tropical diseases …, 2020 - Elsevier
The mosquito-borne disease lymphatic filariasis, which is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti,
Brugia malayi, and B. timori, occurs worldwide and is still considered long-term severe …
Brugia malayi, and B. timori, occurs worldwide and is still considered long-term severe …
Towards global elimination of lymphatic filariasis: a systematic review of the application of spatial epidemiological methods to enhance surveillance and support …
Background In recent decades, spatial epidemiology has increasingly been used to study
neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Spatial methods are particularly relevant when …
neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Spatial methods are particularly relevant when …
Surveillance of Wuchereria bancrofti infection by anti-filarial IgG4 in urine among schoolchildren and molecular xenomonitoring in Sri Lanka: a post mass drug …
H Takagi, TC Yahathugoda, B Tojo… - Tropical Medicine and …, 2019 - Springer
Background Surveillance of hidden foci or resurgence of the bancroftian filariasis has high
priority to maintain the elimination status in Sri Lanka. For the surveillance, two methods …
priority to maintain the elimination status in Sri Lanka. For the surveillance, two methods …
Lymphatic filariasis in the Southeast Asian region; status and control options
NTGA Chandrasena, R Premaratna… - CABI …, 2020 - cabidigitallibrary.org
Abstract The Global Program to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF) was launched in
year 2000 by the World Health Organization (WHO) with the goal set for elimination by 2020 …
year 2000 by the World Health Organization (WHO) with the goal set for elimination by 2020 …
Advances in the Diagnosis of Filarial Nematodes
Filarial nematodes are responsible of many serious public health and socio-economic
diseases affecting people in regions of Africa, Asia, South and Central America, and the …
diseases affecting people in regions of Africa, Asia, South and Central America, and the …
A Systematic Review: Comparison of triple drug therapy versus double drug therapy for Lymphatic Filariasis
IGAAK Yana - Medical and Health Science Journal, 2021 - journal2.unusa.ac.id
Background: Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic infection caused by nematodes such as filaria
Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori. These parasites can be transmitted …
Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori. These parasites can be transmitted …
[PDF][PDF] REVIWE ARTICLE COMPARISON OF TRIPLE DRUG THERAPY VERSUS DOUBLE DRUG THERAPY FOR LYMPHATIC FILARIASIS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
IGAAK Yana, HM Salim - 2021 - academia.edu
Backgroud: Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic infection caused by nematodes such as filaria
Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori. These parasites can be transmitted …
Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori. These parasites can be transmitted …