Lab Animal - Diagnosis: Filariasis. The adult female filaria is viviparous and produces larvae, known as microfilariae, that are seen in the circulating blood or sequestered in tissues.

Ranchi, Feb. 11 -- In order to prevent lymphatic filariasis, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda and Jharkhand Health Minister Dr. Irfan Ansari virtually inaugurated the Mass Drug ...

Key takeaways: Brazil has worked since 1997 to eliminate the lymphatic filariasis. More than 657 million people in 39 countries live in areas where the mosquito-borne parasitic infection is endemic.

The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Brazil for having eliminated lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem. Eliminating a disease is a momentous accomplishment that takes ...

Lymphatic filariasis (LF), commonly known as elephantiasis, occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. Infection is usually acquired in childhood and causes ...

A 15-day anti-filariasis drive to eliminate filariasis will be organised in the urban areas of Ranchi, covering all community health centres in the district. Over 25 lakh individuals will receive ...

DECATUR, Ga., Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Mectizan Donation Program applauds Timor-Leste for eliminating lymphatic filariasis (LF) as a public health problem, a remarkable achievement ...

The national filariasis elimination campaign is being conducted in 27 districts of the state, where the disease is commonly found. The disease can take as long as five to 15 years to manifest.