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Filarial Elephantiasis (Lymphatic Filariasis)

Parasitic infestation of the human lymphatic system by WUCHERERIA BANCROFTI or BRUGIA MALAYI. It is also called lymphatic filariasis.
Also Known As:
Lymphatic Filariasis; Elephantiasis, Filarial; Bancroftian Filariasis; Elephantiasis, Malayi; Malayi Filariasis; Bancroftian Elephantiases; Bancroftian Filariases; Brugian Filariases; Brugoa malayi Infections; Filarial Elephantiases; Filariasis, Bancroftian; Filariasis, Brugian; Filariasis, Malayi; Infection, Brugoa malayi; Infection, Wuchereria bancrofti; Lymphatic Filariases; Malayi Elephantiases; Malayi Elephantiasis; Malayi Filariases; Wuchereria bancrofti Infections; Bancroftian Elephantiasis; Brugian Filariasis; Brugoa malayi Infection; Elephantiasis, Bancroftian; Filariasis, Lymphatic; Wuchereria bancrofti Infection
Networked: 1649 relevant articles (119 outcomes, 224 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Onchocerciasis
2. Infections
3. Chagas Disease (American Trypanosomiasis)
4. Malaria
5. Leishmaniasis

Experts

1. Weil, Gary J: 62 articles (07/2022 - 08/2002)
2. Nutman, Thomas B: 41 articles (01/2022 - 01/2003)
3. Hoerauf, Achim: 35 articles (01/2022 - 02/2003)
4. Lammie, Patrick J: 30 articles (01/2022 - 05/2003)
5. Fischer, Peter U: 29 articles (07/2022 - 09/2011)
6. Bockarie, Moses J: 26 articles (03/2018 - 12/2002)
7. Das, P K: 26 articles (03/2013 - 03/2000)
8. Graves, Patricia M: 24 articles (04/2022 - 01/2013)
9. King, Christopher L: 24 articles (01/2022 - 11/2005)
10. Kaliraj, Perumal: 23 articles (02/2019 - 01/2002)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Filarial Elephantiasis:
1. Ivermectin (Mectizan)FDA Link
2. Diethylcarbamazine (Hetrazan)FDA Link
3. Albendazole (Albenza)FDA Link
4. AntigensIBA
5. VaccinesIBA
6. Doxycycline (Periostat)FDA LinkGeneric
7. InsecticidesIBA
8. SaltsIBA
9. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
10. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link

Therapies and Procedures

1. Mass Drug Administration
2. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
3. Therapeutics
4. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
5. Activities of Daily Living (ADL)