Major basic protein and eosinophil peroxidase support microfilariae motility inhibition by eosinophil ETosis.

Authors: Schumacher, Pia Philippa¹ (AUTHOR), Ajendra, Jesuthas¹ (AUTHOR), Lenz, Benjamin¹ (AUTHOR), Risch, Frederic¹ (AUTHOR), Ehrens, Alexandra¹ (AUTHOR), Nieto-Pérez, Celia¹ (AUTHOR), Koschel, Marianne¹ (AUTHOR), Aden, Tilman¹ (AUTHOR), Hoerauf, Achim^1,2 (AUTHOR), Hübner, Marc P.^1,2 (AUTHOR) huebner@uni-bonn.de

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 3/3/2025, Vol. 19 Issue 3, p1-18. 18p.

Subject Terms: *BASIC proteins, *FILARIASIS, *ONCHOCERCIASIS, *HELMINTHIASIS, *EOSINOPHILS

Alternative approaches for monitoring and evaluation of lymphatic filariasis following mass drug treatment with ivermectin, diethylcarbamazine and albendazole in East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea.

Authors: Bun, Krufinta¹ (AUTHOR), Mode, Benedict² (AUTHOR), Susapu, Melinda³ (AUTHOR), Salo, Joyceline⁴ (AUTHOR), Bjerum, Catherine¹ (AUTHOR), Payne, Michael¹ (AUTHOR), Tisch, Daniel¹ (AUTHOR), Sekihara, Makoto⁵ (AUTHOR), Giorgi, Emanuele⁶ (AUTHOR), Weil, Gary J.⁷ (AUTHOR), Fischer, Peter U.⁷ (AUTHOR), Robinson, Leanne⁸ (AUTHOR), Laman, Moses⁴ (AUTHOR), King, Christopher L.^1,9 (AUTHOR) cxk21@case.edu

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 1/27/2025, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p1-20. 20p.

Subject Terms: *ONCHOCERCIASIS, *FILARIASIS, *AGE groups, *DRUG administration, *CROSS-sectional method

The effects of variable spatial aggregation on lymphatic filariasis transmission.

Authors: Shaw, Callum¹ (AUTHOR) callum.shaw@anu.edu.au, McLure, Angus¹ (AUTHOR) angus.mclure@anu.edu.au, Glass, Kathryn¹ (AUTHOR) kathryn.glass@anu.edu.au

Source: Parasites & Vectors. 1/9/2025, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p1-10. 10p.

Subject Terms: *PUBLIC health, *FILARIASIS, *DISEASE eradication, *MEDICAL sciences, *DRUG administration

38th Meeting of the International Task Force for Disease Eradication, 5-6 November 2024.

Alternate Title: 38^e réunion du Groupe spécial international pour l'éradication des maladies, 5-6 novembre 2024.

Source: Weekly Epidemiological Record; 1/17/2025, Vol. 100 Issue 3, p7-20, 14p

MicroRNAs secreted by the parasitic nematode Brugia malayi disrupt lymphatic endothelial cell integrity.

Authors: Johnson, Hailey¹ (AUTHOR), Banakis, Stephanie¹ (AUTHOR), Chung, Matthew¹ (AUTHOR), Ghedin, Elodie¹ (AUTHOR), Voronin, Denis¹ (AUTHOR) denis.voronin@nih.gov

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 12/31/2024, Vol. 18 Issue 12, p1-18. 18p.

Subject Terms: *CELL permeability, *FILARIASIS, *NEGLECTED diseases, *ENDOTHELIAL cells, *LYMPHATICS

Oro-facial filariasis–A systematic review of the literature.

Authors: Bytyqi, Agnesa^1,2 (AUTHOR), Karas, Chiara^1,2,3 (AUTHOR), Pechmann, Klara^1,2,3 (AUTHOR), Ramharter, Michael^1,2,3 (AUTHOR), Mischlinger, Johannes^1,2,3 (AUTHOR) mischlinger@bnitm.de

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 11/6/2024, Vol. 18 Issue 11, p1-22. 22p.

Subject Terms: *FILARIASIS, *CLINICAL trial registries, *SCIENTIFIC literature, *LYMPHOID tissue, *EVIDENCE gaps

Incidental diagnosis of subcutaneous filariasis with an unusual presentation in a non-endemic area—Need to worry?

Authors: Sharma, Shivanee¹ (AUTHOR), Kala, Pooja S.¹ (AUTHOR) drpoojasharmakala@gmail.com, Malviya, Avneesh¹ (AUTHOR), Lakhani, Anjali¹ (AUTHOR), Chandra, Naveen¹ (AUTHOR)

Source: Journal of Family Medicine & Primary Care. Nov2024, Vol. 13 Issue 11, p5370-5373. 4p.

Subject Terms: *NEEDLE biopsy, *FILARIASIS, *CYTOLOGY, *FOREARM, *EGGS

Microfilaria coexisting with multifocal hepatocellular carcinoma: A case report.

Authors: Sinha, Ruchi¹ (AUTHOR), Prasad, Tanya¹ (AUTHOR), Kumar, Satyajeet¹ (AUTHOR), Singh, Avinash¹ (AUTHOR) avinashsingh02186@gmail.com, Khanna, Puja¹ (AUTHOR)

Source: Journal of Family Medicine & Primary Care. Jan2025, Vol. 14 Issue 1, p478-480. 3p.

Subject Terms: *HEPATOCELLULAR carcinoma, *FILARIASIS, *LIVER, *DIAGNOSIS

A novel antigen biomarker for detection of high-level of Loa loa microfilaremia.

Authors: Greene, Sarah E.^1,2 (AUTHOR) greenesa@wustl.edu, Huang, Yuefang² (AUTHOR), Fischer, Kerstin² (AUTHOR), Rosa, Bruce A.² (AUTHOR), Martin, John² (AUTHOR), Mitreva, Makedonka^2,3,4 (AUTHOR), Yates, Devyn² (AUTHOR), Wanji, Samuel^5,6 (AUTHOR), Kamgno, Joseph^7,8 (AUTHOR), Budge, Philip J.² (AUTHOR), Weil, Gary J.² (AUTHOR), Fischer, Peter U.² (AUTHOR)

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 9/3/2024, Vol. 18 Issue 9, p1-15. 15p.

Subject Terms: *FILARIASIS, *NEGLECTED diseases, *ONCHOCERCIASIS, *CARTOGRAPHY software, *ANTIGEN analysis

Characterization of a unique catechol-O-methyltransferase as a molecular drug target in parasitic filarial nematodes.

Authors: Mia, Mukthar¹ (AUTHOR), Allaie, Idrees Mehraj¹ (AUTHOR), Zhang, Xuejin¹ (AUTHOR), Li, Kun^1,2 (AUTHOR), Khan, Shahbaz M.¹ (AUTHOR), Kadotani, Saki³ (AUTHOR), Witola, William H.¹ (AUTHOR) whwit35@illinois.edu

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 8/30/2024, Vol. 18 Issue 8, p1-22. 22p.

Subject Terms: *NEMATODE infections, *FILARIASIS, *MOLECULAR biology, *FILARIAL worms, *CAENORHABDITIS elegans, *METHYLTRANSFERASES, *CATECHOL-O-methyltransferase

Focal spleen lesions in loiasis: A pilot study in Gabon.

Authors: Adegbite, Bayode R.^1,2 (AUTHOR), Gobbi, Federico G.^3,4 (AUTHOR), Mazzi, Cristina⁵ (AUTHOR), Beral M'Baidiguim, Fabrice¹ (AUTHOR), Lumeka, Anita¹ (AUTHOR), Obele Ndong, Andréa R.O¹ (AUTHOR), Edoa, Jean R.¹ (AUTHOR), Honkpéhèdji, Yabo J.¹ (AUTHOR), Zinsou, Jeannot F.¹ (AUTHOR), Dejon-Agobé, Jean C.¹ (AUTHOR), Zoleko-Manego, Rella¹ (AUTHOR), Ramharter, Michael^1,6,7 (AUTHOR), Adegnika, Ayola A.^1,2,8 (AUTHOR), Tamarozzi, Francesca³ (AUTHOR) francesca.tamarozzi@sacrocuore.it

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 8/23/2024, Vol. 18 Issue 8, p1-14. 14p.

Subject Terms: *FILARIASIS, *FILARIAL worms, *SPLEEN, *COMMUNICABLE diseases, *ERYTHROCYTES

Operational research to inform post-validation surveillance of lymphatic filariasis in Tonga study protocol: History of lymphatic filariasis elimination, rational, objectives, and design.

Authors: Lawford, Harriet¹ (AUTHOR) h.lawford@uq.edu.au, Tukia, 'Ofa² (AUTHOR), Takai, Joseph² (AUTHOR), Sheridan, Sarah^1,3 (AUTHOR), Lau, Colleen L.¹ (AUTHOR)

Source: PLoS ONE. 8/20/2024, Vol. 19 Issue 8, p1-12. 12p.

Subject Terms: *FILARIASIS, *OPERATIONS research, *BOARDING schools, *COMMUNITY schools, *SAMPLE size (Statistics), *HELMINTHIASIS

The impact of the National Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis on filariasis morbidity in Sri Lanka: Comparison of current status with retrospective data following the elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem.

Authors: Gunaratna, Indeewarie E¹ (AUTHOR), Chandrasena, Nilmini T. G. A² (AUTHOR) nilmini@kln.ac.lk, Vallipuranathan, Murali¹ (AUTHOR), Premaratna, Ranjan³ (AUTHOR), Ediriweera, Dileepa⁴ (AUTHOR), de Silva, Nilanthi R² (AUTHOR)

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 8/14/2024, Vol. 18 Issue 8, p1-14. 14p.

Subject Terms: *FILARIASIS, *LOG-linear models, *HOSPITAL administration, *HOSPITAL admission & discharge, *FILARIAL worms

Clinical and epidemiological features of imported loiasis in Beijing: a report from patients returned from Africa.

Authors: Li, Xiaoli^1,2 (AUTHOR), Huang, Minjun^1,2 (AUTHOR), Bi, Kuo³ (AUTHOR), Zou, Yang^1,2 (AUTHOR), Wang, Fei^1,2 (AUTHOR), Zheng, Xiaoyan^1,2 (AUTHOR), Wang, Lei^1,2 (AUTHOR) wangleibfh@ccmu.edu.cn

Source: BMC Infectious Diseases. 7/20/2024, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p1-11. 11p.

Subject Terms: *FILARIASIS, *PARASITIC diseases, *SYMPTOMS, *EXANTHEMA, *MYALGIA

Geographic Terms: AFRICA, CHINA

Triple-drug therapy with ivermectin, diethylcarbamazine and albendazole for the acceleration of lymphatic filariasis elimination in Kenya: Programmatic implementation and results of the first impact assessment.

Authors: Njenga, Sammy M.¹ (AUTHOR) snjenga@kemri.go.ke, Kanyi, Henry¹ (AUTHOR), Okoyo, Collins^1,2 (AUTHOR), Githinji, Edward¹ (AUTHOR), Mwatele, Cassian¹ (AUTHOR), Matendechero, Sultani H.³ (AUTHOR), Omondi, Wyckliff P.³ (AUTHOR), Gitahi, Patrick N.³ (AUTHOR), Owaga, Chrispin⁴ (AUTHOR), Onsongo, Joyce K.⁵ (AUTHOR), Gass, Katherine⁶ (AUTHOR)

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 7/8/2024, Vol. 18 Issue 7, p1-18. 18p.

Subject Terms: *FILARIASIS, *ALBENDAZOLE, *IVERMECTIN, *ONCHOCERCIASIS, *OPERATIONS research

Geographic Terms: KENYA, PAPUA New Guinea, MOMBASA (Kenya)

Company/Entity: WORLD Health Organization

Wuchereria bancrofti Lymphatic Filariasis, Barrancabermeja, Colombia, 2023.

Authors: Suárez, José A.¹, Vargas-Soler, Jose A.¹, Manosalva-Arciniegas, Laura Isabel¹, Becerra-González, Stephanie¹, Ramirez, Angie L.¹, Cáceres, Tatiana¹, Luna, Nicolas¹, Ramírez, Juan David¹, Paniz-Mondolfi, Alberto¹ alberto.panizmondolfi@mountsinai.org

Source: Emerging Infectious Diseases. Jul2024, Vol. 30 Issue 7, p1398-1401. 4p.

Subject Terms: *FILARIASIS, *HUMAN migration patterns, *NEMATODES

Geographic Terms: COLOMBIA

Three decades of research in lymphatic filariasis-lessons learned.

Authors: Krishnasastry, Suma¹ (AUTHOR) sumatk@gmail.com

Source: Tropical Parasitology. Jul-Dec2024, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p65-70. 6p.

Subject Terms: *FILARIASIS, *DRUG efficacy, *SOCIOECONOMIC factors, *DISEASE management, *INFECTIOUS disease transmission

Ongoing transmission of lymphatic filariasis in Samoa 4.5 years after one round of triple-drug mass drug administration.

Authors: Mayfield, Helen J.^1,2 (AUTHOR) h.mayfield@uq.edu.au, Sartorius, Benn^1,2 (AUTHOR), Sheridan, Sarah^1,2 (AUTHOR), Howlett, Maddison² (AUTHOR), Martin, Beatris Mario^1,2 (AUTHOR), Thomsen, Robert³ (AUTHOR), Tofaeono-Pifeleti, Rossana⁴ (AUTHOR), Viali, Satupaitea^4,5 (AUTHOR), Graves, Patricia M.⁶ (AUTHOR), Lau, Colleen L.^1,2 (AUTHOR)

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 6/27/2024, Vol. 18 Issue 6, p1-12. 12p.

Subject Terms: *FILARIASIS, *DRUG administration, *SOCIAL surveys, *ONCHOCERCIASIS, *PUBLIC health

Geographic Terms: SAMOA

Company/Entity: WORLD Health Organization

Dirofilariasis of the Nasal Dorsum: A Case Report.

Authors: Shenoy, Vijendra S.¹ (AUTHOR) drvijendras@gmail.com, Dhawan, Saksham¹ (AUTHOR), Zuturu, Neehal¹ (AUTHOR), Apoorva, K. V.¹ (AUTHOR), Teja, Vutukuri¹ (AUTHOR)

Source: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology & Head & Neck Surgery. Jun2024, Vol. 76 Issue 3, p2805-2808. 4p.

Subject Terms: *DIROFILARIA immitis, *FILARIASIS, *SURGICAL excision, *INTERNATIONAL travel, *ZOONOSES, *NEMATODE infections

Modelling the cost of engage & treat and test & treat strategies towards the elimination of lymphatic filariasis in Ghana.

Authors: Adams, Nathaniel N. K.¹ (AUTHOR), Ahorlu, Collins S.² (AUTHOR), de Souza, Dziedzom K.³ (AUTHOR) ddesouza@noguchi.ug.edu.gh, Aikins, Moses¹ (AUTHOR) ddesouza@noguchi.ug.edu.gh

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 5/25/2024, Vol. 18 Issue 5, p1-19. 19p.

Subject Terms: *MEDICAL care costs, *FILARIASIS, *NEGLECTED diseases, *RUBELLA

Geographic Terms: GHANA