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pro vyhledávání: '"Patricia M, Graves"'
Autor:
Maddison Howlett, Helen J. Mayfield, Brady McPherson, Lisa Rigby, Robert Thomsen, Steven A. Williams, Nils Pilotte, Shannon M. Hedtke, Patricia M. Graves, Therese Kearns, Take Naseri, Sarah Sheridan, Angus McLure, Colleen L. Lau
Publikováno v:
Parasites & Vectors, Vol 17, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2024)
Abstract Background Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a globally significant, vector-borne, neglected tropical disease that can result in severe morbidity and disability. As the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filar
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/24615b8a9e1f48cb8afce48d5e2c2553
Autor:
Jessica L Scott, Helen J Mayfield, Jane E Sinclair, Beatris Mario Martin, Maddison Howlett, Ramona Muttucumaru, Kimberly Y Won, Robert Thomsen, Satupaitea Viali, Rossana Tofaeono-Pifeleti, Patricia M Graves, Colleen L Lau
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 18, Iss 8, p e0012386 (2024)
BackgroundTo monitor the progress of lymphatic filariasis (LF) elimination programmes, field surveys to assess filarial antigen (Ag) prevalence require access to reliable, user-friendly rapid diagnostic tests. We aimed to evaluate the performance of
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/f7eb96cf6f3440f4a8f767a0d41fb26d
Autor:
Helen J Mayfield, Benn Sartorius, Sarah Sheridan, Maddison Howlett, Beatris Mario Martin, Robert Thomsen, Rossana Tofaeono-Pifeleti, Satupaitea Viali, Patricia M Graves, Colleen L Lau
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 18, Iss 6, p e0012236 (2024)
BackgroundLymphatic filariasis (LF) remains a significant global issue. To eliminate LF as a public health problem, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends multiple rounds of mass drug administration (MDA). In certain scenarios, including when
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/2b740c5eec014636a419a0de224f7b66
Autor:
Gabriela A Willis, Therese Kearns, Helen J Mayfield, Sarah Sheridan, Robert Thomsen, Take Naseri, Michael C David, Daniel Engelman, Andrew C Steer, Patricia M Graves, Colleen L Lau
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 17, Iss 8, p e0011549 (2023)
BackgroundScabies is a common skin infestation caused by the Sarcoptes scabei mite. Ivermectin, one of three drugs used in mass drug administration (MDA) for lymphatic filariasis, is also effective for treating scabies. Ivermectin-based MDA was first
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/db8bd5f6239c4a8c9ca5ba6c3b56b154
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 17, Iss 5, p e0011347 (2023)
American Samoa underwent seven rounds of mass drug administration (MDA) for lymphatic filariasis (LF) from 2000-2006, but subsequent surveys found evidence of ongoing transmission. American Samoa has since undergone further rounds of MDA in 2018, 201
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/95bf9e48f6534b7e8b7c5a45a662faed
Autor:
Angela M. Cadavid Restrepo, Katherine Gass, Kimberly Y. Won, Meru Sheel, Keri Robinson, Patricia M. Graves, Saipale Fuimaono, Colleen L Lau
Publikováno v:
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol 117, Iss , Pp 378-386 (2022)
Background: Under the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF), American Samoa conducted 7 rounds of mass drug administration (MDA) between 2000 and 2006. The territory passed transmission assessment surveys (TASs) in 2011 (TAS-1) and
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/f40c507eec4c4bfe91439fcb64c965b7
Publikováno v:
Epidemics, Vol 40, Iss , Pp 100591- (2022)
Background: As part of the global effort to eliminate the debilitating mosquito-borne disease lymphatic filariasis (LF), seven rounds of two-drug (diethylcarbamazine and albendazole) mass drug administration (MDA) were conducted in American Samoa ove
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/cd21a434021a4169b1f9e802cae34bbf
Autor:
Benjamin F. R. Dickson, Patricia M. Graves, Ni Ni Aye, Thet Wai Nwe, Tint Wai, San San Win, Myint Shwe, Janet Douglass, Peter Wood, Kinley Wangdi, William J. McBride
Publikováno v:
Parasites & Vectors, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2021)
Abstract Background Myanmar commenced a lymphatic filariasis (LF) elimination programme in 2000. Whilst the country has made considerable progress since then, a number of districts have demonstrated persistent transmission after many rounds of mass d
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/4c608ab24e1046d09e6ce931ba51f9b0
Autor:
Rosie K. Manolas, Mike Kama, Merelesita Rainima-Qaniuci, Vinaisi D. Bechu, Samuela Tuibeqa, Mareta V. Winston, Nomeeta Ram, Flora Naqio, Kazuyo Ichimori, Corinne Capuano, Masayo Ozaki, Sung Hye Kim, Padmasiri Aratchige, Aalisha Sahukhan, Patricia M. Graves
Publikováno v:
Tropical Medicine and Health, Vol 48, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2020)
Abstract Background Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a major public health problem in the Pacific Region, including in Fiji. Through transmission by the mosquito vector Aedes, Fiji has suffered the burden of remaining endemic with LF despite efforts at e
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/ec2cbdf95fd04b9992843c9d98e08f6f
Publikováno v:
Parasites & Vectors, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 1-18 (2020)
Abstract Background Prevalence of lymphatic filariasis (LF) antigen in American Samoa was 16.5% in 1999. Seven rounds of mass drug administration (MDA) programmes between 2000 and 2006 reduced antigen prevalence to 2.3%. The most efficient methods of
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/2bf553fddb95491aabac134b003c8f8a