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.

Urine for a breakthrough — in a true medical milestone, UCLA surgeons completed the world’s first in-human bladder transplant. Dr. Nima Nassiri, a urologic transplant surgeon and director of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Infections with worms from the filarial group, also known as filariasis, can lead to river blindness and, if left untreated, to elephantiasis - a disease in which extremities become greatly ...

According to Dr. Mandviya, Lymphatic Filariasis is endemic in 328 districts across 20 states and Union Territories (UTs), . Also Read Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination By 2027: Health Secretary ...

Lymphatic filariasis is said to be a "leading cause of permanent disability worldwide," affecting an estimated 120 million people in 72 countries. People with the infection may suffer from ...

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.

The prospects for the control of neglected tropical diseases, including soil-transmitted helminthiasis, shistosomiasis, lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis and trachoma, through mass drug ...

Kanpur: A filariasis network group, raised by the Center for advocacy & research (CFAR), on Saturday, took out an awareness rally with co-operation of the health department at Kalyanpur block.