Ocular Loa loa filariasis
J Fr Ophtalmol. 2024 Mar 6;47(4):104124. doi: 10.1016/j.jfo.2024.104124. Online ahead of print.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38452599 | DOI:10.1016/j.jfo.2024.104124 (Source: Journal Francais d Ophtalmologie)
Source: Journal Francais d Ophtalmologie - March 7, 2024 Category: Opthalmology Authors: I Hasnaoui Z Hazil M A Krichen S Hassina Y Akkenour L Serghini A Elhassan Source Type: research
Isolated perinephric abscess as the initial manifestation of filariasis —an unusual presentation
Graphical Abstract Key Clinical MessageFilariasis may present as an isolated perinephric abscess. Hence, a high index of suspicion should be maintained in endemic settings.AbstractIn cases with unexplained fever, eosinophilia and perinephric collection, it is necessary to do detailed infectious disease work up. High index of suspicion is required to diagnose filariasis due to its wide range of clinical presentation and laboratory findings. It may present as perinephric abscess, which can be diagnosed through ultrasonography. (Source: Clinical Case Reports)
Source: Clinical Case Reports - March 5, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Govind Sharma,
Rajat Sachdeva,
Shweta Aggarwal,
Amogh Verma,
Ayush Anand,
Ajeet Singh,
Prakasini Satapathy Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Survey of the present health & amp; nutritional status of Shompen tribe of Great Nicobar Island
CONCLUSIONS: The population structure of the Shompen is not skewed and under nutrition was not widely prevalent among the children of <5 yr. The other positive observations were the absence of malaria, filariasis and dengue. However, there was natural infection of measles and rubella. Fungal skin infection and intestinal parasitic infestations were widely prevalent. Although cardiovascular risk profile was low, there were signs of emerging risk of over-weight, hypertension and dyslipidaemia. These together with the high prevalence of smokeless tobacco use may have a serious effect on the cardiovascular disease susceptib...
Source: Indian J Med Res - March 4, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Paluru Vijayachari S Awaradi H M Siddaraju K Nithin S S Veerendra U Suresh Babu M Punnam Chander C Kartick M Anwesh A P Sugunan Source Type: research
Survey of the present health & amp; nutritional status of Shompen tribe of Great Nicobar Island
CONCLUSIONS: The population structure of the Shompen is not skewed and under nutrition was not widely prevalent among the children of <5 yr. The other positive observations were the absence of malaria, filariasis and dengue. However, there was natural infection of measles and rubella. Fungal skin infection and intestinal parasitic infestations were widely prevalent. Although cardiovascular risk profile was low, there were signs of emerging risk of over-weight, hypertension and dyslipidaemia. These together with the high prevalence of smokeless tobacco use may have a serious effect on the cardiovascular disease susceptib...
Source: The Indian Journal of Medical Research - March 4, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Paluru Vijayachari S Awaradi H M Siddaraju K Nithin S S Veerendra U Suresh Babu M Punnam Chander C Kartick M Anwesh A P Sugunan Source Type: research
Survey of the present health & amp; nutritional status of Shompen tribe of Great Nicobar Island
CONCLUSIONS: The population structure of the Shompen is not skewed and under nutrition was not widely prevalent among the children of <5 yr. The other positive observations were the absence of malaria, filariasis and dengue. However, there was natural infection of measles and rubella. Fungal skin infection and intestinal parasitic infestations were widely prevalent. Although cardiovascular risk profile was low, there were signs of emerging risk of over-weight, hypertension and dyslipidaemia. These together with the high prevalence of smokeless tobacco use may have a serious effect on the cardiovascular disease susceptib...
Source: Indian J Med Res - March 4, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Paluru Vijayachari S Awaradi H M Siddaraju K Nithin S S Veerendra U Suresh Babu M Punnam Chander C Kartick M Anwesh A P Sugunan Source Type: research
Survey of the present health & amp; nutritional status of Shompen tribe of Great Nicobar Island
CONCLUSIONS: The population structure of the Shompen is not skewed and under nutrition was not widely prevalent among the children of <5 yr. The other positive observations were the absence of malaria, filariasis and dengue. However, there was natural infection of measles and rubella. Fungal skin infection and intestinal parasitic infestations were widely prevalent. Although cardiovascular risk profile was low, there were signs of emerging risk of over-weight, hypertension and dyslipidaemia. These together with the high prevalence of smokeless tobacco use may have a serious effect on the cardiovascular disease susceptib...
Source: The Indian Journal of Medical Research - March 4, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Paluru Vijayachari S Awaradi H M Siddaraju K Nithin S S Veerendra U Suresh Babu M Punnam Chander C Kartick M Anwesh A P Sugunan Source Type: research
The impact of mosquito sampling strategies on molecular xenomonitoring prevalence for filariasis: a systematic review
CONCLUSION: The choice of sampling strategy can significantly affect molecular xenomonitoring results. Further research is needed to inform the optimum strategy in light of logistical constraints and epidemiological contexts.PMID:38420575 | PMC:PMC10898278 | DOI:10.2471/BLT.23.290424 (Source: Bulletin of the World Health Organization)
Source: Bulletin of the World Health Organization - February 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Lisa J Reimer Joseph D Pryce Source Type: research
The impact of mosquito sampling strategies on molecular xenomonitoring prevalence for filariasis: a systematic review
CONCLUSION: The choice of sampling strategy can significantly affect molecular xenomonitoring results. Further research is needed to inform the optimum strategy in light of logistical constraints and epidemiological contexts.PMID:38420575 | PMC:PMC10898278 | DOI:10.2471/BLT.23.290424 (Source: Bulletin of the World Health Organization)
Source: Bulletin of the World Health Organization - February 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Lisa J Reimer Joseph D Pryce Source Type: research
The impact of mosquito sampling strategies on molecular xenomonitoring prevalence for filariasis: a systematic review
CONCLUSION: The choice of sampling strategy can significantly affect molecular xenomonitoring results. Further research is needed to inform the optimum strategy in light of logistical constraints and epidemiological contexts.PMID:38420575 | PMC:PMC10898278 | DOI:10.2471/BLT.23.290424 (Source: Bulletin of the World Health Organization)
Source: Bulletin of the World Health Organization - February 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Lisa J Reimer Joseph D Pryce Source Type: research
Anti-dengue potential and mosquitocidal effect of marine green algae-stabilized Mn-doped superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (Mn-SPIONs): an eco-friendly approach
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Feb 16. doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-32413-y. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTVector-borne diseases pose a significant public health challenge in economically disadvantaged nations. Malaria, dengue fever, chikungunya, Zika, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, and lymphatic filariasis are spread by mosquitoes. Consequently, the most effective method of preventing these diseases is to eliminate the mosquito population. Historically, the majority of control programs have depended on chemical pesticides, including organochlorines, organophosphates, carbamates, and pyrethroids. Synthetic insecticides ...
Source: Cell Research - February 16, 2024 Category: Cytology Authors: Rajapandian Rajaganesh Kadarkarai Murugan Source Type: research
Anti-dengue potential and mosquitocidal effect of marine green algae-stabilized Mn-doped superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (Mn-SPIONs): an eco-friendly approach
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int. 2024 Feb 16. doi: 10.1007/s11356-024-32413-y. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTVector-borne diseases pose a significant public health challenge in economically disadvantaged nations. Malaria, dengue fever, chikungunya, Zika, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, and lymphatic filariasis are spread by mosquitoes. Consequently, the most effective method of preventing these diseases is to eliminate the mosquito population. Historically, the majority of control programs have depended on chemical pesticides, including organochlorines, organophosphates, carbamates, and pyrethroids. Synthetic insecticides ...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - February 16, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Rajapandian Rajaganesh Kadarkarai Murugan Source Type: research
Elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem in Malawi
ConclusionsMalawi ’s elimination of LF will ensure that future generations are not infected and suffer from the disfiguring and disabling disease. However, it will be critical that the Malawi LF Elimination programme remains vigilant, focussing on post-elimination surveillance and MMDP implementation and integratio n into routine health systems to support long-term sustainability and ongoing success. SummaryLymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, is a disabling, disfiguring, and painful disease caused by a parasite that infected mosquitoes transmit to millions of people worldwide. Since 2000, the Global Progra...
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - February 16, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: John Chiphwanya Source Type: research
Identification and characterization of a novel nematode pan allergen (NPA) from < i > Wuchereria bancrofti < /i > and their potential role in human filarial tropical pulmonary eosinophilia (TPE)
Conclusions/SignificanceBased on our results, we conclude that the NPA protein secreted by the microfilariae of W. bancrofti may play a significant role in the pathology of TPE syndrome in LF infected individuals. Further studies on this molecule can help design an approach to neutralize the NPA in an attempt to reduce the pathology associated with TPE in LF infected subjects. (Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases)
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - February 14, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Samuel Christopher Katru Source Type: research
Postintervention Immunological and Entomological Survey of Lymphatic Filariasis in the City of Olinda, Brazil, 2015-2016
This study reports the results of transmission assessment surveys and molecular xenomonitoring in the city of Olinda, RMR, after nearly 15 years (2015-2016) of interventions for LF elimination. Participants were screened for W. bancrofti antigen via immunochromatographic card tests (ICT) in: 1) door-to-door surveys conducted for all children aged 5-7 years from 4 out of 17 intervention areas treated with at least five annual doses of mass drug administration (MDA), and 2) a two-stage cluster sampling survey of residents aged 5 years and older in non-MDA areas. Mosquitoes were collected via handheld aspirators in four MDA a...
Source: Am J Trop Med Hyg - February 13, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Anita Ramesh Paula Oliveira Mary Cameron Priscila M S Castanha Thomas Walker Audrey Lenhart Lucy Impoinvil Neal Alexander Zulma Medeiros Andr é Sá Abraham Rocha Wayner V Souza Am élia Maciel Cynthia Braga Source Type: research
