Lymphatic filariasis
GB Lourens, DK Ferrell - Nursing Clinics, 2019 - nursing.theclinics.com
Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a parasitic infection that is spread by mosquitos infected with
worm larvae. Classified as a neglected tropical disease by the World Health Organization …
worm larvae. Classified as a neglected tropical disease by the World Health Organization …
Unlocking trust in community health systems: lessons from the lymphatic filariasis morbidity management and disability prevention pilot project in Luangwa District …
JM Zulu, P Maritim, A Silumbwe… - … Journal of Health …, 2021 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Surgery for hydrocele is commonly promoted as part of morbidity management
and disability prevention (MMDP) services for lymphatic filariasis (LF). However, uptake of …
and disability prevention (MMDP) services for lymphatic filariasis (LF). However, uptake of …
Health beliefs and health seeking behavior towards lymphatic filariasis morbidity management and disability prevention services in Luangwa District, Zambia …
P Maritim, A Silumbwe, JM Zulu… - PLoS neglected …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Morbidity management and disability prevention (MMDP) services are essential
for the management of chronic stages of lymphatic filariasis (LF) infection. However, there is …
for the management of chronic stages of lymphatic filariasis (LF) infection. However, there is …
Diversity, domination and behavior of mosquitoes in filariasis endemic area of Bogor District, West Java, Indonesia
Nirwan M, Hadi UK, Soviana S, Satrija F, Setiyaningsih S. 2022. Diversity, domination and
behavior of mosquitoes in filariasis endemic area of Bogor District, West Java, Indonesia …
behavior of mosquitoes in filariasis endemic area of Bogor District, West Java, Indonesia …
[HTML][HTML] Addressing the syndemic relationship between Lymphatic filariasis and mental distress in Malawi: The potential of enhanced self-care
C Barrett, J Chiphwanya, DE Matipula… - Tropical Medicine and …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Lymphatic filariasis (LF) causes disfiguring and disabling lymphoedema, which can lead to
mental distress and requires life-long self-care treatment. This study applies syndemic …
mental distress and requires life-long self-care treatment. This study applies syndemic …
Exploring barriers to accessing treatment for Lymphatic Filariasis through a socio-ecological lens in Buvuma and Napak districts, Uganda
A Bagonza, L Gibson, L Kabiri, C Bezalel… - PLOS Neglected …, 2025 - journals.plos.org
Background The World Health Organization launched the Global Programme to Eliminate
Lymphatic Filariasis in 2000, which aimed at eradicating the disease by 2030. This goal …
Lymphatic Filariasis in 2000, which aimed at eradicating the disease by 2030. This goal …
Skin Disease in the Tropics and the Lessons that can be Learned from Leprosy and Other Neglected Diseases.
RJ Hay - Acta dermato-venereologica, 2020 - search.ebscohost.com
Skin disease is a common illness in most tropical regions where the pattern of clinical,
presentations is dominated by infections. Along with common diseases such as pyodermas …
presentations is dominated by infections. Along with common diseases such as pyodermas …
The impact of the National Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis on filariasis morbidity in Sri Lanka: Comparison of current status with retrospective data …
IE Gunaratna, NTGA Chandrasena… - PLOS Neglected …, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Sri Lanka implemented the National Programme for Elimination of Lymphatic
Filariasis (NPELF) in its endemic regions in 2002. Five annual rounds of mass drug …
Filariasis (NPELF) in its endemic regions in 2002. Five annual rounds of mass drug …
Progress and impact of 20 years of a lymphatic filariasis elimination programme in South-East Asia
DR Kapa, AJ Mohamed - International Health, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background The South-East Asia regional programme to eliminate lymphatic
filariasis (LF) was launched in 2000. This study presents the progress and impact of the …
filariasis (LF) was launched in 2000. This study presents the progress and impact of the …
Portable infrared imaging for longitudinal limb volume monitoring in patients with lymphatic filariasis
C Zhou, C Yahathugoda, L De Silva… - PLoS neglected …, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Background The Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) emphasizes
hygiene, exercise, and other measures to reduce morbidity and disability related to LF. We …
hygiene, exercise, and other measures to reduce morbidity and disability related to LF. We …