A review of neglected tropical diseases: filariasis
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
;
(12): 581-586, 2011.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-820091
ABSTRACT
Filariasis is result of parasitic infection caused by three specific kinds of round worm. Lymphatic filariasis is found in under developed region of South America, Central Africa, pacific and Caribbian. It has been found for centuries, with main symptoms as elephant like swelling of the arms, legs and genitals. It is estimate that 120 millions peoples in the world have lymphatic filariasis. The spread of diseases and the challenge encountered in its management are discussed along with a review on drugs against filariasis in this article. Detail on clinical effect of drugs on the infection, safety profile, status in clinical practices and drug resistances are also covered.
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Assunto principal:
Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Operatórios
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Terapêutica
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Epidemiologia
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Usos Terapêuticos
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Diagnóstico
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Doenças Negligenciadas
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Filariose
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Filaricidas
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Filarioidea
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Hipertermia Induzida
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Limite:
Animais
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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