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India Wins Malaria, Kala-azar, Filariasis Fight in 2024

India Wins Malaria, Kala-azar, Filariasis Fight in 2024

India achieves major milestones in the fight against malaria, kala-azar, and filariasis in 2024, meeting key targets for cases and deaths.

Nematodes Have Revulsion to Odor That Adds Years to Life

Nematodes Have Revulsion to Odor That Adds Years to Life

Researchers uncover the hidden protective power of nematode worm’s keen sense of smell.

Campaign to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis Launched

Campaign to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis Launched

Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya ordered to eradicate filariasis by 2027, three years ahead of the global target.

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Gout Medications Prove Effective Against Elephantiasis

Gout Medications Prove Effective Against Elephantiasis

Sulfinpyrazone and probenecid, both used regularly for gout, have a lethal effect in vitro on the parasitic worms that cause lymphatic filariasis.

Stability of Mosquito-borne Disease Prevention To Be Maintained

Stability of Mosquito-borne Disease Prevention To Be Maintained

Scientists confirmed the long-term stability of Wolbachia bacteria as a virus blocker within A. aegypti which causes dengue. It's genomic sequence and genetic variations were studied by a group of international researchers.

New Anti-Wolbachia Drug to Treat Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis

New Anti-Wolbachia Drug to Treat Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis

A new anti-Wolbachia drug was found to have good potential to treat onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis which shortens the time scale of treatment from weeks to days.

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Nematodes Can Restore Muscle and Neurons Even After Complete Degradation

Nematodes Can Restore Muscle and Neurons Even After Complete Degradation

Nematodes experience many stages in youth development, including one in which it entirely loses mobility and regains at a later stage.

Simple Self-care Package Could Reduce Acute Attacks of Elephantiasis

Simple Self-care Package Could Reduce Acute Attacks of Elephantiasis

Simple, low-cost lymphoedema management package could help reduce acute attacks of non-filarial elephantiasis, finds a new study.

Swollen Mass Weighing 14 Kg Removed From Elephantiasis Patient

Swollen Mass Weighing 14 Kg Removed From Elephantiasis Patient

Bed-ridden man regains his ability to walk after getting a 14-kg sac of swollen mass removed from his thigh.

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Non-infectious Form of Elephantiasis Prevalent in Central Africa

Non-infectious Form of Elephantiasis Prevalent in Central Africa

Podoconiosis is one of several neglected diseases causing pain, disability and disfigurement and affects 0.5% of the Cameroon population.

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