Research & Literature

The case for vaccine development in the strategy to eradicate river blindness (onchocerciasis) from Africa.

Makepeace BL, Babayan SA, Lustigman S, Taylor DW

Expert review of vaccines 2015; (14(9)):1163-5 doi:10.1586/14760584.2015.1059281.

Risk Factors for Chronic Intertrigo of the Lymphedema Leg in Southern India: A Case-Control Study.

De Britto LJ, Yuvaraj J, Kamaraj P, et al.

The international journal of lower extremity wounds 2015; (14(4)):377-83 doi:10.1177/1534734615604289.

[Risk factors associated with leg erysipelas (cellulitis) in sub-Saharan Africa: A multicentre case-control study].

Pitché P, Diatta B, Faye O, et al.

Annales de dermatologie et de venereologie 2015; (142(11)):633-8.

The Effect of Hygiene-Based Lymphedema Management in Lymphatic Filariasis-Endemic Areas: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Stocks ME, Freeman MC, Addiss DG

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2015; (9(10)):e0004171 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0004171.

Absence of the Filarial Endosymbiont Wolbachia in Seal Heartworm (Acanthocheilonema spirocauda) but Evidence of Ancient Lateral Gene Transfer.

Keroack CD, Wurster JI, Decker CG, et al.

The Journal of parasitology 2016; (102(3)):312-8 doi:10.1645/15-872.

THE ARTHROPOD-BORNE ONCHOCERCIASIS: IS IT DESERVED TO BE NEGLECTED?.

El-Bahnasawy MM, Morsy AT, Morsy TA

Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology 2015; (45(3)):639-54 doi:10.12816/0017932.

"Filarial dance sign" real-time ultrasound diagnosis of filarial oophoritis.

Panditi S, Shelke AG, Thummalakunta LN

Journal of clinical ultrasound : JCU 2016; (44(8)):500-1 doi:10.1002/jcu.22359.

Microfilariae, a Common Parasite in an Unusual Site: A Case Report with Literature Review.

Dhanya CS, Jayaprakash HT

Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR 2016; (10(4)):ED08-9 doi:10.7860/JCDR/2016/16042.7563.

Mansonella ozzardi: a neglected New World filarial nematode.

Lima NF, Veggiani Aybar CA, Dantur Juri MJ, Ferreira MU

Pathogens and global health 2016; (110(3)):97-107 doi:10.1080/20477724.2016.1190544.

Economic Costs and Benefits of a Community-Based Lymphedema Management Program for Lymphatic Filariasis in Odisha State, India.

Stillwaggon E, Sawers L, Rout J, et al.

The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene 2016; (95(4)):877-884 doi:10.4269/ajtmh.16-0286.

Determinants of parasite drug resistance in human lymphatic filariasis.

Cobo F

Revista espanola de quimioterapia : publicacion oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Quimioterapia 2016; (29(6)):288-295.

Filariasis in Mandible and Maxilla: A Rare Entity-First Report of a Case.

Lenka S, Panda NK, Mishra S, Rathor K

Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2017; (75(4)):769.e1-769.e4 doi:10.1016/j.joms.2016.10.028.

Short-Course, High-Dose Rifampicin Achieves Wolbachia Depletion Predictive of Curative Outcomes in Preclinical Models of Lymphatic Filariasis and Onchocerciasis.

Aljayyoussi G, Tyrer HE, Ford L, et al.

Scientific reports 2017; (7(1)):210 doi:10.1038/s41598-017-00322-5.

Pre-control relationship of onchocercal skin disease with onchocercal infection in Guinea Savanna, Northern Nigeria.

Murdoch ME, Murdoch IE, Evans J, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2017; (11(3)):e0005489 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0005489.

Defining Brugia malayi and Wolbachia symbiosis by stage-specific dual RNA-seq.

Grote A, Voronin D, Ding T, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2017; (11(3)):e0005357 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0005357.

Migratory phase of Litomosoides sigmodontis filarial infective larvae is associated with pathology and transient increase of S100A9 expressing neutrophils in the lung.

Karadjian G, Fercoq F, Pionnier N, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2017; (11(5)):e0005596 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0005596.

The Population Biology and Transmission Dynamics of Loa loa.

Whittaker C, Walker M, Pion SDS, et al.

Trends in parasitology 2018; (34(4)):335-350 doi:10.1016/j.pt.2017.12.003.

Identifying co-endemic areas for major filarial infections in sub-Saharan Africa: seeking synergies and preventing severe adverse events during mass drug administration campaigns.

Cano J, Basáñez MG, O'Hanlon SJ, et al.

Parasites & vectors 2018; (11(1)):70 doi:10.1186/s13071-018-2655-5.

Operationalization of the test and not treat strategy to accelerate the elimination of onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis in Central Africa.

Kamgno J, Nana-Djeunga HC, Pion SD, et al.

International health 2018; (10(suppl_1)):i49-i53 doi:10.1093/inthealth/ihx051.

Onchocerca volvulus infection and serological prevalence, ocular onchocerciasis and parasite transmission in northern and central Togo after decades of Simulium damnosum s.l. vector control and mass drug administration of ivermectin.

Komlan K, Vossberg PS, Gantin RG, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2018; (12(3)):e0006312 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0006312.

Brugia malayi infection in ferrets - A small mammal model of lymphatic filariasis.

Jackson-Thompson BM, Kim SY, Jaiswal S, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2018; (12(3)):e0006334 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0006334.

Case Report: Probable Case of Spontaneous Encephalopathy Due to Loiasis and Dramatic Reduction of Loa loa Microfilariaemia with Prolonged Repeated Courses of Albendazole.

Arrey-Agbor DB, Nana-Djeunga HC, Mogoung-Wafo AE, et al.

The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene 2018; (99(1)):112-115 doi:10.4269/ajtmh.17-0664.

Adverse events following single dose treatment of lymphatic filariasis: Observations from a review of the literature.

Budge PJ, Herbert C, Andersen BJ, Weil GJ

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2018; (12(5)):e0006454 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0006454.

Mansonellosis: current perspectives.

Ta-Tang TH, Crainey JL, Post RJ, et al.

Research and reports in tropical medicine 2018; (9()):9-24 doi:10.2147/RRTM.S125750.

An overview of lymphatic filariasis lymphedema.

Rajasekaram S, Anuradha R, Manokaran G, Bethunaickan R

Lymphology 2017; (50(4)):164-182.

Primary retroperitoneal filariasis: a common disease of tropics with uncommon presentation and review of literature.

Diwakar DK, Wadhwani N, Prasad N, Gupta A

BMJ case reports 2018; (2018()) doi:10.1136/bcr-2018-226217.

A surveillance system for lymphatic filariasis after its elimination in Sri Lanka.

Rahman MA, Yahathugoda TC, Tojo B, et al.

Parasitology international 2019; (68(1)):73-78 doi:10.1016/j.parint.2018.10.003.

Prevalence and intensity of Loa loa infection over twenty-three years in three communities of the Mbalmayo health district (Central Cameroon).

Mogoung-Wafo AE, Nana-Djeunga HC, Domche A, et al.

BMC infectious diseases 2019; (19(1)):146 doi:10.1186/s12879-019-3776-y.

Importance of ivermectin to human onchocerciasis: past, present, and the future.

Cupp EW, Mackenzie CD, Unnasch TR

Research and reports in tropical medicine 2011; (2()):81-92 doi:10.2147/RRTM.S19477.

A detailed review of the mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) of Iran and their medical and veterinary importance.

Azari-Hamidian S, Norouzi B, Harbach RE

Acta tropica 2019; (194()):106-122 doi:10.1016/j.actatropica.2019.03.019.

Human Migration and the Spread of the Nematode Parasite Wuchereria bancrofti.

Small ST, Labbé F, Coulibaly YI, et al.

Molecular biology and evolution 2019; (36(9)):1931-1941 doi:10.1093/molbev/msz116.

Pharmacokinetics, safety, and efficacy of a single co-administered dose of diethylcarbamazine, albendazole and ivermectin in adults with and without Wuchereria bancrofti infection in Côte d'Ivoire.

Edi C, Bjerum CM, Ouattara AF, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2019; (13(5)):e0007325 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0007325.

Influence of seasonal variation on reported filarial attacks among people living with lymphedema in Ghana.

Kwarteng A, Arthur YD, Yamba JK, et al.

BMC infectious diseases 2019; (19(1)):442 doi:10.1186/s12879-019-4084-2.

The Efficacy of Doxycycline Treatment on Mansonella perstans Infection: An Open-Label, Randomized Trial in Ghana.

Batsa Debrah L, Phillips RO, Pfarr K, et al.

The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene 2019; (101(1)):84-92 doi:10.4269/ajtmh.18-0491.

Projected Number of People With Onchocerciasis-Loiasis Coinfection in Africa, 1995 to 2025.

Vinkeles Melchers NVS, Coffeng LE, Boussinesq M, et al.

Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America 2020; (70(11)):2281-2289 doi:10.1093/cid/ciz647.

Optimization and evaluation of the Esperanza Window Trap to reduce biting rates of Simulium damnosum sensu lato in Northern Uganda.

Loum D, Cozart D, Lakwo T, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2019; (13(7)):e0007558 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0007558.

Review of Dancing Parasites in Lymphatic Filariasis.

Dietrich CF, Chaubal N, Hoerauf A, et al.

Ultrasound international open 2019; (5(2)):E65-E74 doi:10.1055/a-0918-3678.

Anti-Wolbachia therapy for onchocerciasis & lymphatic filariasis: Current perspectives.

Wan Sulaiman WA, Kamtchum-Tatuene J, Mohamed MH, et al.

The Indian journal of medical research 2019; (149(6)):706-714 doi:10.4103/ijmr.IJMR_454_17.

Systems analysis-based assessment of post-treatment adverse events in lymphatic filariasis.

Andersen BJ, Rosa BA, Kupritz J, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2019; (13(9)):e0007697 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0007697.

Pyruvate produced by Brugia spp. via glycolysis is essential for maintaining the mutualistic association between the parasite and its endosymbiont, Wolbachia.

Voronin D, Schnall E, Grote A, et al.

PLoS pathogens 2019; (15(9)):e1008085 doi:10.1371/journal.ppat.1008085.

Supervision and support in surgical practice using mobile platform: a case of mass hydrocele surgeries in remote regions.

Akoko L, Mwanga A, Chikawe M, et al.

mHealth 2019; (5()):41 doi:10.21037/mhealth.2019.09.05.

Cost-effectiveness and social outcomes of a community-based treatment for podoconiosis lymphoedema in the East Gojjam zone, Ethiopia.

Hounsome N, Kassahun MM, Ngari M, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2019; (13(10)):e0007780 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0007780.

Encephalopathy in a patient with loiasis treated with albendazole: A case report.

Volpicelli L, De Angelis M, Morano A, et al.

Parasitology international 2020; (75()):102006 doi:10.1016/j.parint.2019.102006.

Atypical Clinical Manifestations of Loiasis and Their Relevance for Endemic Populations.

Buell KG, Whittaker C, Chesnais CB, et al.

Open forum infectious diseases 2019; (6(11)):ofz417 doi:10.1093/ofid/ofz417.

Imported loiasis in France: a retrospective analysis of 167 cases with comparison between sub-Saharan and non sub-Saharan African patients.

Bouchaud O, Matheron S, Loarec A, et al.

BMC infectious diseases 2020; (20(1)):63 doi:10.1186/s12879-019-4740-6.

Macrofilaricides: An Unmet Medical Need for Filarial Diseases.

Hawryluk NA

ACS infectious diseases 2020; (6(4)):662-671 doi:10.1021/acsinfecdis.9b00469.

Economic benefits and costs of surgery for filarial hydrocele in Malawi.

Sawers L, Stillwaggon E, Chiphwanya J, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2020; (14(3)):e0008003 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0008003.

Low transmission of Wuchereria bancrofti in cross-border districts of Côte d'Ivoire: A great step towards lymphatic filariasis elimination in West Africa.

Yokoly FN, Zahouli JBZ, Méite A, et al.

PloS one 2020; (15(4)):e0231541 doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0231541.

Nearly Complete Genome Sequence of Brugia malayi Strain FR3.

Tracey A, Foster JM, Paulini M, et al.

Microbiology resource announcements 2020; (9(24)) doi:10.1128/MRA.00154-20.

Burden of disease in Gabon caused by loiasis: a cross-sectional survey.

Veletzky L, Hergeth J, Stelzl DR, et al.

The Lancet. Infectious diseases 2020; (20(11)):1339-1346 doi:10.1016/S1473-3099(20)30256-5.

Economic Costs and Benefits of Community-Based Lymphedema-Management Programs for Lymphatic Filariasis in India.

Sawers L, Stillwaggon E

The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene 2020; (103(1)):295-302.

Onchocerciasis (river blindness) - more than a century of research and control.

Brattig NW, Cheke RA, Garms R

Acta tropica 2021; (218()):105677 doi:10.1016/j.actatropica.2020.105677.

EnDPoINT: protocol for an implementation research study to integrate a holistic package of physical health, mental health and psychosocial care for podoconiosis, lymphatic filariasis and leprosy into routine health services in Ethiopia.

Semrau M, Ali O, Deribe K, et al.

BMJ open 2020; (10(10)):e037675 doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037675.

Molecular Epidemiology of Mansonella Species in Gabon.

Sandri TL, Kreidenweiss A, Cavallo S, et al.

The Journal of infectious diseases 2021; (223(2)):287-296 doi:10.1093/infdis/jiaa670.

Corallopyronin A for short-course anti-wolbachial, macrofilaricidal treatment of filarial infections.

Schiefer A, Hübner MP, Krome A, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2020; (14(12)):e0008930 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0008930.

Individual risk of post-ivermectin serious adverse events in subjects infected with Loa loa.

Chesnais CB, Pion SD, Boullé C, et al.

EClinicalMedicine 2020; (28()):100582 doi:10.1016/j.eclinm.2020.100582.

Dual RNAseq analyses at soma and germline levels reveal evolutionary innovations in the elephantiasis-agent Brugia malayi, and adaptation of its Wolbachia endosymbionts.

Chevignon G, Foray V, Pérez-Jiménez MM, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2021; (15(1)):e0008935 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0008935.

Preliminary comparison between an in-house real-time PCR vs microscopy for the diagnosis of Loa loa and Mansonella perstans.

Formenti F, Tang TT, Tamarozzi F, et al.

Acta tropica 2021; (216()):105838 doi:10.1016/j.actatropica.2021.105838.

Human filariasis-contributions of the Litomosoides sigmodontis and Acanthocheilonema viteae animal model.

Risch F, Ritter M, Hoerauf A, Hübner MP

Parasitology research 2021; (120(12)):4125-4143 doi:10.1007/s00436-020-07026-2.

An open label, block randomized, community study of the safety and efficacy of co-administered ivermectin, diethylcarbamazine plus albendazole vs. diethylcarbamazine plus albendazole for lymphatic filariasis in India.

Jambulingam P, Kuttiatt VS, Krishnamoorthy K, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2021; (15(2)):e0009069 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0009069.

Health beliefs and health seeking behavior towards lymphatic filariasis morbidity management and disability prevention services in Luangwa District, Zambia: Community and provider perspectives.

Maritim P, Silumbwe A, Zulu JM, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2021; (15(2)):e0009075 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0009075.

An open label, randomized clinical trial to compare the tolerability and efficacy of ivermectin plus diethylcarbamazine and albendazole vs. diethylcarbamazine plus albendazole for treatment of brugian filariasis in Indonesia.

Supali T, Djuardi Y, Christian M, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2021; (15(3)):e0009294 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0009294.

Safety and Tolerability of Mass Diethylcarbamazine and Albendazole Administration for the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis in Kenya: An Active Surveillance Study.

Khaemba C, Barry A, Omondi WP, et al.

Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) 2021; (14(3)) doi:10.3390/ph14030264.

Unusual Localization of Blood-Borne Loa loa Microfilariae in the Skin Depends on Microfilarial Density in the Blood: Implications for Onchocerciasis Diagnosis in Coendemic Areas.

Niamsi-Emalio Y, Nana-Djeunga HC, Chesnais CB, et al.

Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America 2021; (72(Suppl 3)):S158-S164 doi:10.1093/cid/ciab255.

An Overview of the Management of Mansonellosis.

Ta-Tang TH, Luz SLB, Crainey JL, Rubio JM

Research and reports in tropical medicine 2021; (12()):93-105 doi:10.2147/RRTM.S274684.

A rare clinical presentation of human Dirofilaria repens infection as a pseudo-tumour of the epididymis - Case Report.

Nagy V, Nagyová D

Annals of agricultural and environmental medicine : AAEM 2021; (28(2)):348-351 doi:10.26444/aaem/136387.

Comparison of Immunochromatographic Test (ICT) and Filariasis Test Strip (FTS) for Detecting Lymphatic Filariasis Antigen in American Samoa, 2016.

Sheel M, Lau CL, Sheridan S, et al.

Tropical medicine and infectious disease 2021; (6(3)) doi:10.3390/tropicalmed6030132.

Human Filariasis in Travelers and Migrants: A Retrospective 25-year Analysis at the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium.

Bottieau E, Huits R, Van Den Broucke S, et al.

Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America 2022; (74(11)):1972-1978 doi:10.1093/cid/ciab751.

Disease Burden Estimation of Lymphatic Filariasis in an Endemic Area.

Nagavarapu S, Singh R, Vaish S, Gogia SB

Lymphatic research and biology 2022; (20(3)):319-324 doi:10.1089/lrb.2020.0014.

The implementation and impact of a pilot hydrocele surgery camp for LF-endemic communities in Ethiopia.

Beyene AD, Kebede F, Mammo BM, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2021; (15(10)):e0009403 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0009403.

Unlocking Trust in Community Health Systems: Lessons From the Lymphatic Filariasis Morbidity Management and Disability Prevention Pilot Project in Luangwa District, Zambia.

Zulu JM, Maritim P, Silumbwe A, et al.

International journal of health policy and management 2022; (11(1)):80-89 doi:10.34172/ijhpm.2021.133.

Assessment of the Impact of Morbidity Management and Disability Prevention for Lymphatic Filariasis on the Disease Burden in Villupuram District of Tamil Nadu, India.

Mathiarasan L, Das LK, Krishnakumari A

Indian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine 2021; (46(4)):657-661 doi:10.4103/ijcm.IJCM_12_21.

Development and Introduction of the Filariasis Test Strip: A New Diagnostic Test for the Global Program to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis.

Pantelias A, King JD, Lammie P, Weil GJ

The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene 2022; (106(5_Suppl)):56-60 doi:10.4269/ajtmh.21-0990.

Current perspective of new anti-Wolbachial and direct-acting macrofilaricidal drugs as treatment strategies for human filariasis.

Ehrens A, Hoerauf A, Hübner MP

GMS infectious diseases 2022; (10()):Doc02 doi:10.3205/id000079.

A call for loiasis to be added to the WHO list of neglected tropical diseases.

Jacobsen KH, Andress BC, Bhagwat EA, et al.

The Lancet. Infectious diseases 2022; (22(10)):e299-e302 doi:10.1016/S1473-3099(22)00064-0.

Characterization of a novel microfilarial antigen for diagnosis of Wuchereria bancrofti infections.

Greene SE, Fischer K, Choi YJ, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2022; (16(5)):e0010407 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0010407.

[Elephantiasis of the lower limb: Treatment of seven cases using the modified Charles technique].

Asséré YAGRA, Kaba L, Assi-Dje Bi Dje V, Akpro LR

Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthetique 2023; (68(4)):354-360 doi:10.1016/j.anplas.2022.06.010.

Diethylcarbamazine citrate-fortified salt for lymphatic filariasis elimination in India.

Sabesan S, Krishnamoorthy K, Hoti SL, et al.

The Indian journal of medical research 2022; (155(3&4)):347-355 doi:10.4103/ijmr.ijmr_171_22.

Filariasis diagnosed by real-time ultrasound scanning as filarial dance sign - A case report.

Gurung S, Karki S, Kharal K, et al.

IDCases 2022; (30()):e01621 doi:10.1016/j.idcr.2022.e01621.

Application of loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assays for the detection of Onchocerca volvulus, Loa loa and Mansonella perstans in humans and vectors.

Amambo GN, Innocentia N, Abong RA, et al.

Frontiers in tropical diseases 2023; (3()):1016176 doi:10.3389/fitd.2022.1016176.

Wolbachia Ferrochelatase as a potential drug target against filarial infections.

Biney C, Graham GE, Asiedu E, et al.

Journal of molecular graphics & modelling 2023; (122()):108490 doi:10.1016/j.jmgm.2023.108490.

Onchocercoma of the scalp: A case report.

Savadogo I, Ido FAHA, Ouedraogo AS, Ouattara S

IDCases 2023; (33()):e01811 doi:10.1016/j.idcr.2023.e01811.

The search for better treatment strategies for mansonellosis: an expert perspective.

Ferreira MU, Crainey JL, Gobbi FG

Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy 2023; (24(15)):1685-1692 doi:10.1080/14656566.2023.2240235.

Real time ultrasound diagnosis of ovarian and pelvic filariasis by filarial dance sign.

Bayaskar M, Bhende V

Journal of radiology case reports 2023; (17(7)):1-7 doi:10.3941/jrcr.v17i7.4675.

Diethylcarbamazine elicits Ca2+ signals through TRP-2 channels that are potentiated by emodepside in Brugia malayi muscles.

Williams PDE, Kashyap SS, Robertson AP, Martin RJ

Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy 2023; (67(10)):e0041923 doi:10.1128/aac.00419-23.

The African eye worm: current understanding of the epidemiology, clinical disease, and treatment of loiasis.

Ramharter M, Butler J, Mombo-Ngoma G, et al.

The Lancet. Infectious diseases 2024; (24(3)):e165-e178 doi:10.1016/S1473-3099(23)00438-3.

Implementation and Outcomes of a Pilot Collaborative Surgical Hydrocele Training in Côte d'Ivoire.

Montes K, Angoa G, Bjerum CM, et al.

The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene 2024; (110(1)):194-198 doi:10.4269/ajtmh.23-0554.

Presumed Onchocerciasis Chorioretinitis Spilling over into North America, Europe and Middle East.

Mansour A, Rodriguez L, Mansour H, et al.

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) 2023; (13(24)) doi:10.3390/diagnostics13243626.

Filarial disease in the Brazilian Amazon and emerging opportunities for treatment and control.

Portela CS, Mendes de Araújo CP, Moura Sousa P, et al.

Current research in parasitology & vector-borne diseases 2024; (5()):100168 doi:10.1016/j.crpvbd.2023.100168.

Elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem in Malawi.

Chiphwanya J, Mkwanda S, Kabuluzi S, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2024; (18(2)):e0011957 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0011957.

Repurposed Drugs That Activate Autophagy in Filarial Worms Act as Effective Macrofilaricides.

Voronin D, Tricoche N, Peguero R, et al.

Pharmaceutics 2024; (16(2)) doi:10.3390/pharmaceutics16020256.

Onchocerca volvulus microfilariae in the anterior chambers of the eye and ocular adverse events after a single dose of 8 mg moxidectin or 150 µg/kg ivermectin: results of a randomized double-blind Phase 3 trial in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana and Liberia.

Kanza EM, Nyathirombo A, Larbelee JP, et al.

Parasites & vectors 2024; (17(1)):137 doi:10.1186/s13071-023-06087-3.

Lessons from integrating mental health as part of lymphatic filariasis morbidity management and disability prevention services in Jigawa State, Nigeria.

Amanyi-Enegela JA, Badaki JA, Pali M, et al.

International health 2024; (16(16 Suppl 1)):i22-i29 doi:10.1093/inthealth/ihae002.

Wolbachia and Lymphatic Filarial Nematodes and Their Implications in the Pathogenesis of the Disease.

Setegn A, Amare GA, Mihret Y

Journal of parasitology research 2024; (2024()):3476951 doi:10.1155/2024/3476951.

Unraveling Lymphatic Filariasis in an Old Man: A Case Report.

Handa A, Gaidhane A, Choudhari S

Cureus 2024; (16(4)):e58167 doi:10.7759/cureus.58167.

An Unusual Encounter: Microfilaria Incidentally Detected in the Bone Marrow Aspirate of a Chronic Kidney Disease Patient.

Lakra PS, Sinha JK, Khurana U, et al.

Cureus 2024; (16(5)):e59808 doi:10.7759/cureus.59808.

Identification and characterisation of Mansonella perstans in the Volta Region of Ghana.

Opoku M, de Souza DK

PloS one 2024; (19(6)):e0295089 doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0295089.

A review of epidemiology of lymphatic filariasis in Nigeria.

Waje T, Iliyasu C, Yaki LM, Auta IK

The Pan African medical journal 2024; (47()):142 doi:10.11604/pamj.2024.47.142.39746.

Evaluation of a novel biplex rapid diagnostic test for antibody responses to Loa loa and Onchocerca volvulus infections.

Campillo JT, Biamonte MA, Hemilembolo MC, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2024; (18(10)):e0012567 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0012567.

Three decades of research in lymphatic filariasis-lessons learned.

Krishnasastry S

Tropical parasitology 2024; (14(2)):65-70 doi:10.4103/tp.tp_22_24.

An Overview on Antifilarial Efficacy of Heterocyclic Motifs Encompassing Synthetic Strategies, SAR and Commercialized Medications.

Tahlan S, Singh S, Pandey KC

Current topics in medicinal chemistry 2025; (25(11)):1303-1350 doi:10.2174/0115680266321838241024073444.

A picture speaks a thousand words: A case of ocular Loa loa.

Abdalla A, Jaafar SD, Abdalla H, et al.

IDCases 2024; (38()):e02088 doi:10.1016/j.idcr.2024.e02088.

Imported loiasis: Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

Elouardi C, Lefort A, Deconinck L, et al.

Infectious diseases now 2025; (55(3)):105053 doi:10.1016/j.idnow.2025.105053.

Unraveling the Dynamics of Human Filarial Infections: Immunological Responses, Host Manifestations, and Pathogen Biology.

Rajamanickam A, Babu S

Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) 2025; (14(3)) doi:10.3390/pathogens14030223.

Antifilarial treatment strategies: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Albadrani MS, Molla A, Elbadawy HM, et al.

BMC infectious diseases 2025; (25(1)):712 doi:10.1186/s12879-025-11105-z.

Access and Awareness of Morbidity Management and Disability Prevention for Lower Limb Lymphatic Filariasis in Post-Mass Drug Administration Districts in Southern India.

Jog A, Deborah AA, Ramesh RM, et al.

The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene 2025; (113(4)):839-843 doi:10.4269/ajtmh.25-0180.

Mansonella perstans - the forgotten filaria.

Ritter M, Hsu HY, Lenz B, et al.

Trends in parasitology 2025; (41(10)):909-921 doi:10.1016/j.pt.2025.08.003.

Piloting lymphoedema management for lymphatic filariasis: experiences and perceptions of patients and stakeholders from Kwale county, coastal Kenya.

Kepha S, Were V, Okello G, et al.

BMC public health 2025; (25(1)):3415 doi:10.1186/s12889-025-24303-w.

Home self-management experience of gynaecological tumour patients with lower limb lymphoedema: a qualitative study.

Liu G, Liu Y, Hu J, et al.

Primary health care research & development 2025; (26()):e81 doi:10.1017/S1463423625100406.

Activity of antifilarial drugs on microfilaremia in the treatment of loiasis: a systematic review.

Michelitsch P, Matthies L, Nordmann T, et al.

Parasites & vectors 2025; (19(1)):30 doi:10.1186/s13071-025-07189-w.

The Death to Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis (DOLF) project: Accomplishments and ongoing research.

Fischer PU, King CL, Budge PJ, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2026; (20(2)):e0013953 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0013953.

From neglect to empowerment: impact of vocational rehabilitation on quality of life among disabled filarial lymphoedema patients in a brugian-endemic region of South India-a mixed methods evaluation.

Aravindakshan L, Panicker KN, Mohandas NV, Francis PT

Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2026; doi:10.1093/trstmh/trag015.