Filariasis
| Autor: | Newman TE; Baylor Scott and White, Juergens AL; Texas A&M |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | 2022 Jan. |
| Abstrakt: | Filariasis is a disease caused by a chronic mosquito-borne parasitic infection. Chronic infection can lead to swelling of the extremities, hydroceles, and testicular masses.[1][2][3] It is the second-largest cause of permanent deformity and disability behind leprosy worldwide. Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is currently considered a neglected tropical disease. The Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis is providing mass drug administrations (MDA) to populations in endemic areas in a push to eradicate this disease.[1] Several programs exist to encourage participation with MDA. (Copyright © 2022, StatPearls Publishing LLC.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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