Aktualne kierunki zmian we wspólnej polityce rolnej Unii Europejskiej by Mieczysław Adamowicz

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Microgeographical Variation in <i>Dirofilaria immitis</i> Prevalence in Dogs in Suburban and Urban Areas of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil by Marianna Laura Elis Chocobar, Elizabeth Moreira dos Santos Schmidt, Ângelo Joel Ferreira Mendes, Paul Christopher Duncan Johnson, William Weir, Rossella Panarese

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Vulval Elephantiasis: A Case Report by Harsh Mohan, Bhumika Bisht, Poonam Goel, Geeta Garg

“…Females have lower incidence of filarial infection. Vulval elephantiasis due to filariasis is still rarer. …”
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Integrating post-validation surveillance of lymphatic filariasis with the WHO STEPwise approach to non-communicable disease risk factor surveillance in Niue, a study protocol. by Adam T Craig, Harriet Lawford, Grizelda Mokoia, Minerva Ikimau, Peter Fetaui, Tonia Marqardt, Colleen L Lau

“…<h4>Background</h4>Lymphatic filariasis (LF), a mosquito-borne parasitic disease caused by three species of filarial worms, was first detected in Niue, a small Pacific Island nation of approximately 1,600 people, in 1954. …”
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Retroperitoneal Cyst: An Uncommon Presentation of Filariasis by Senthil Ganesan, Saurabh Galodha, Rajan Saxena

“…After surgical resection due to diagnostic uncertainty, at histopathology, it turned out be a filarial cyst. After receiving a course of diethylcarbamazine, the patient is asymptomatic at 4 months’ follow-up.…”
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Macrofilaricidal Activity in Wuchereria bancrofti after 2 Weeks Treatment with a Combination of Rifampicin plus Doxycycline by Alexander Yaw Debrah, Sabine Mand, Yeboah Marfo-Debrekyei, Linda Batsa, Anna Albers, Sabine Specht, Ute Klarmann, Kenneth Pfarr, Ohene Adjei, Achim Hoerauf

“…Infection with the filarial nematode Wuchereria bancrofti can lead to lymphedema, hydrocele, and elephantiasis. …”
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Clinical Aspects of Dermatitis Associated with Dirofilaria repens in Pets: A Review of 100 Canine and 31 Feline Cases (1990–2010) and a Report of a New Clinic Case Imported from It... by Walter Tarello

“…Cutaneous dirofilariasis is a parasitic disease caused by the mosquito-borne filarial nematodes Dirofilaria (Nochtiella) repens, living in the subcutaneous tissue of dogs, cats, wild carnivores, and humans. …”
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Lethal Effects of Aspergillus niger against Mosquitoes Vector of Filaria, Malaria, and Dengue: A Liquid Mycoadulticide by Gavendra Singh, Soam Prakash

“…This liquid spray of fungal culture isolate of A. niger can reduce malaria, dengue, and filarial transmission. These results significantly support broadening the current vector control paradigm beyond chemical adulticides.…”
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Role of Oxidants in Interstitial Lung Diseases: Pneumoconioses, Constrictive Bronchiolitis, and Chronic Tropical Pulmonary Eosinophilia by William N. Rom

“…Inorganic dusts target alveolar macrophages, World Trade Center dust targets bronchial epithelial cells, and eosinophils characterize tropical pulmonary eosinophilia (TPE) caused by filarial organisms. The technique of bronchoalveolar lavage in humans has recovered alveolar macrophages (AMs) in dust diseases and eosinophils in TPE that release increased amounts of oxidants in vitro. …”
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Implication of the endogenous midgut microbiota on cell genotoxicity and biological fitness of Culex pipiens complex (Diptera: Culicidae) by Alaa Fouaad, Nagwa A. Rashdan, Refaat M. Gabre, Emtithal M. Abdel-Samie

“…Abstract Background Culex pipiens is one of the most important mosquito transmitter of diseases that attains its greatest impact as a vector through spreading out several serious arboviral, protozoal and filarial diseases. Furthermore, it is a native in Europe, Asia and Africa. …”
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The Effect of Lymphoedema Exercises and Foot Elevation on the Quality of Life of Patients with Elephantiasis by Emirensiana Watu, Supargiyono, Haryani

“…Filariasis is a chronic infectious disease caused by filarial worms. Swelling in the legs in patients with filariasis can result in a significantly lower quality of life. …”
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IDENTIFICATION OF MICROFILARIAE USING CONVENTIONAL POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION AND QPCR-HRM by Bagus Muhammad Ihsan, Widyana Lakshmi Puspita, Linda Triana, Wahdaniah, Khayan, Cecep Dani Sucipto

“…Background: The presence of filarial worms in the lymph nodes can result in acute symptoms, such as inflammation of the lymph nodes and ducts, particularly in the groin region. …”
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Exploiting venom toxins in paratransgenesis to prevent mosquito-borne disease by Stephanie French, Rachael Da Silva, Janet Storm, Christida E. Wastika, India Cullen, Martijn ten Have, Grant L. Hughes, Cassandra M. Modahl

“…Abstract Mosquitoes are responsible for the transmission of numerous pathogens, including Plasmodium parasites, arboviruses and filarial worms. They pose a significant risk to public health with over 200 million cases of malaria per annum and approximately 4 billion people at risk of arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses). …”
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Optimization of a Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay as a Point-of-Care Tool for the Detection of Wuchereria bancrofti in Human Blood in Tana River Delta, Kenya by Kinyatta Nancy, Wambua Lillian, Mutahi Wilkinson, Mugasa Claire, Kamau Luna, Wachira Dorcas, Githae Rosemary, Lusweti Japheth, Ichugu Christine, Waigi Emily, Kagai Jim

“…Accurate detection of filarial parasites in humans and vectors is essential for the implementation and evaluation of Global and National Programs to eliminate lymphatic filariasis. …”
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Alternative approaches for monitoring and evaluation of lymphatic filariasis following mass drug treatment with ivermectin, diethylcarbamazine and albendazole in East New Britain P... by Krufinta Bun, Benedict Mode, Melinda Susapu, Joyceline Salo, Catherine Bjerum, Michael Payne, Daniel Tisch, Makoto Sekihara, Emanuele Giorgi, Gary J Weil, Peter U Fischer, Leanne Robinson, Moses Laman, Christopher L King

“…<h4>Methods and findings</h4>Two cross-sectional studies were conducted at baseline (N = 49 clusters or villages) and 12 months after mass drug administration (MDA) with IDA (N = 47 villages) to assess lymphatic filariasis (LF) by circulating filarial antigenemia (CFA) and microfilariae (Mf). …”
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Molecular detection of parasites and host preference in wild-caught Culicoides biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) in Chiang Mai and Nakhon Si Thammarat Provinces, Thailand by Kyi Soe Baby, Kaewmee Saowalak, Mano Chonlada, Pattanawong Urassaya, Tipparawong Nopporn, Siriyasatien Padet, Gatherer Derek, Urbaniak Michael D., Bates Paul A., Jariyapan Narissara

“…Here, molecular detection of haemosporidians, Leishmania, trypanosomatids, and filarial nematodes in biting midges was conducted to understand their potential role as vectors, and their host preference was determined. …”
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Faktor-Faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Kejadian Filariasis di Kabupaten Padang Pariaman Tahun 2010-2013 by Dhia Afra, Nora Abdiana Harminarti, Abdiana .

“…</p><p><strong>Kata kunci:</strong> filariasis, umur, pekerjaan, tempat perindukan, perilaku</p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Abstract</em></strong></p><p><em>Filariasis is a chronic communicable disease caused by filarial worms and transmitted by mosquitoes Mansonia, Anopheles, Culex, Armigeres. …”
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Asymptomatic Malaria Infection and Hidden Parasitic Burden in Gabonese Schoolchildren: Unveiling Silent Co-Infections in Rural and Urban Settings by Patrice Makouloutou-Nzassi, Lady Charlene Kouna, Chérone Nancy Mbani Mpega Ntigui, Neil Michel Longo-Pendy, Judy Armel Bourobou Bourobou, Felicien Bangueboussa, Nick Chenis Atiga, Jean Bernard Lekana-Douki, Larson Boundenga, Sandrine Lydie Oyegue-Liabagui

“…Giemsa-stained blood films were examined to detect malaria parasites and any filarial infections, while the merthiolate-iodine concentration (MIC) method was used to identify intestinal parasitic infections (IPI). …”
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Dywersyfikacja ryzyka, a ograniczenia w polityce inwestycyjnej Otwartych Funduszy Emerytalnych by Elżbieta Ociepa-Kicińska

“…W jej wyniku wprowadzono dwa obowiązkowe filary systemu emerytalnego. Filar I zarządzany przez Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych, filar II w formie Otwartych Funduszy Emerytalnych jest natomiast zarządzany przez Powszechne Towarzystwa Emerytalne w formie Otwartych Funduszy Emerytalnych. …”
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Dywersyfikacja ryzyka, a ograniczenia w polityce inwestycyjnej Otwartych Funduszy Emerytalnych by Elżbieta Ociepa-Kicińska

“…W jej wyniku wprowadzono dwa obowiązkowe filary systemu emerytalnego. Filar I zarządzany przez Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych, filar II w formie Otwartych Funduszy Emerytalnych jest natomiast zarządzany przez Powszechne Towarzystwa Emerytalne w formie Otwartych Funduszy Emerytalnych. …”
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