Filariasis

::See special page for Filariasis in domestic animalsLymphatic Filariasis is a parasitic and infectious tropical disease, caused by three thread-like parasitic filarial worms called nematode worms, Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori, all transmitted by mosquitoes. It is extremely rare in Western countries. Loa loa is another filarial parasite of humans,transmitted by the deer fly. (From the Wikpedia article Filariasis.)

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Recent Publications on Filariasis:
The sharp end - experiences from the Tanzanian programme for the elimination of lymphatic filariasis: notes from the end of the road. The Tanzania Lymphatic Filariasis Programme, which was launched in 2000,...	11th November, 2009	Tanzania Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Programme, National Institute	Ann Trop Med Parasitol. 2009 Oct;103 Suppl 1:S53-7. DOI Direct Link
Lymphatic filariasis: patients and the global elimination programme. The defining images of lymphatic filariasis are the horrendous...	11th November, 2009	Department of Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation, Michigan State	Ann Trop Med Parasitol. 2009 Oct;103 Suppl 1:S41-51. DOI Direct Link
The development of albendazole for lymphatic filariasis. The history of the development of ivermectin and diethylcarbamazine for...	11th November, 2009	Tropical Projects, 24 The	Ann Trop Med Parasitol. 2009 Oct;103 Suppl 1:S33-40. DOI Direct Link
The Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis: health impact during its first 8 years (2000-2007). During its first 8 years, the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic...	11th November, 2009	Lymphatic Filariasis Support Center, The Task Force for Global Health, 325	Ann Trop Med Parasitol. 2009 Oct;103 Suppl 1:S17-21. DOI Direct Link
GlaxoSmithKline and Merck: private-sector collaboration for the elimination of lymphatic filariasis. More than 1000 million people in 82 countries are at risk of contracting...	11th November, 2009	Global Public Policy and Corporate Responsibility, Merck & Co., Inc, One	Ann Trop Med Parasitol. 2009 Oct;103 Suppl 1:S11-5. DOI Direct Link
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Press Releases About Filariasis:
New Leadership Team at International Trachoma Initiative to Build Stronger Partnerships to Eliminate Blinding Trachoma	1st July, 2009	The International Trachoma Initiative (ITI)	Priority is collaborating effectively with government and NGO partners and strengthening the supply chain for delivering Pfizer-donated Zithromax ATLANTA, July 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The

BioNews Results for Filariasis:
Filariasis of the Breast Mimicking Inflammatory Carcinoma	Lab Medicine:  Oct 28 2009 12:37PM Matching: filariasis
Haiti, Dominican Republic Leaders Aim To Eradicate Malaria, Lymphatic Filariasis By 2020, Funding Unclear	Medical News Today:  Oct 12 2009 8:59AM Matching: filariasis
Antibiotic Found Effective Against Lymphatic Filariasis	Modern Medicine:  Oct 8 2009 3:51AM Matching: filariasis

Filariasis Clinical Trials:
Research for Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (ICIDR)

Filariasis Patents:
US Patent No.	Title
7452721	Practical serological assay for the clinical diagnosis of leishmaniasis
7498346	Chemokine receptor binding compounds
7501234	Stress proteins and uses therefor
7501518	Methods of making 2,6-diaryl piperidine derivatives
7514430	Piperizinones as modulators of chemokine receptor activity
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