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Filariasis

Infections with nematodes of the superfamily FILARIOIDEA. The presence of living worms in the body is mainly asymptomatic but the death of adult worms leads to granulomatous inflammation and permanent fibrosis. Organisms of the genus Elaeophora infect wild elk and domestic sheep causing ischemic necrosis of the brain, blindness, and dermatosis of the face.
Also Known As:
Infections, Filarioidea; Elaeophoriases; Filariases; Filarioidea Infection; Infection, Filarioidea; Elaeophoriasis; Filarioidea Infections
Networked: 1098 relevant articles (70 outcomes, 136 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Malaria
2. Infections
3. Filarial Elephantiasis (Lymphatic Filariasis)
4. Dengue (Dengue Fever)
5. Schistosomiasis (Bilharziasis)

Experts

1. Weil, Gary J: 21 articles (03/2022 - 02/2004)
2. Hoerauf, Achim: 19 articles (12/2021 - 05/2002)
3. Benelli, Giovanni: 15 articles (07/2020 - 01/2015)
4. Taylor, Mark J: 12 articles (01/2021 - 06/2005)
5. Specht, Sabine: 10 articles (12/2021 - 02/2003)
6. Hoerauf, A: 10 articles (02/2014 - 04/2000)
7. Hoti, S L: 9 articles (12/2016 - 04/2002)
8. Turner, Joseph D: 8 articles (01/2021 - 06/2005)
9. Rao, Ramakrishna U: 8 articles (01/2019 - 09/2005)
10. Kaliraj, Perumal: 7 articles (02/2019 - 09/2004)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Filariasis:
1. AntigensIBA
2. Diethylcarbamazine (Hetrazan)FDA Link
3. Ivermectin (Mectizan)FDA Link
4. VaccinesIBA
5. Albendazole (Albenza)FDA Link
6. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link
7. Doxycycline (Periostat)FDA LinkGeneric
8. AntibodiesIBA
9. Immunoglobulin G (IgG)IBA
10. Monoclonal AntibodiesIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
2. Mass Drug Administration
3. Therapeutics
4. Combination Drug Therapy (Combination Chemotherapy)
5. Aftercare (After-Treatment)