Research & Literature

Epidemiology of elephantiasis with special emphasis on podoconiosis in Ethiopia: A literature review.

Yimer M, Hailu T, Mulu W, Abera B

Journal of vector borne diseases 2015; (52(2)):111-5.

A comparison of two tests for filarial antigenemia in areas in Sri Lanka and Indonesia with low-level persistence of lymphatic filariasis following mass drug administration.

Yahathugoda TC, Supali T, Rao RU, et al.

Parasites & vectors 2015; (8()):369 doi:10.1186/s13071-015-0979-y.

The burden of mental health in lymphatic filariasis.

Ton TG, Mackenzie C, Molyneux DH

Infectious diseases of poverty 2015; (4()):34 doi:10.1186/s40249-015-0068-7.

Microfilarial periodicity of Wuchereria bancrofti in Assam, Northeast India.

Khan AM, Dutta P, Das S, et al.

Journal of vector borne diseases 2015; (52(3)):208-12.

Diagnosis of O. volvulus infection via skin exposure to diethylcarbamazine: clinical evaluation of a transdermal delivery technology-based patch.

Awadzi K, Opoku NO, Attah SK, et al.

Parasites & vectors 2015; (8()):515 doi:10.1186/s13071-015-1122-9.

Efficacy, Safety, and Pharmacokinetics of Coadministered Diethylcarbamazine, Albendazole, and Ivermectin for Treatment of Bancroftian Filariasis.

Thomsen EK, Sanuku N, Baea M, et al.

Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America 2016; (62(3)):334-341 doi:10.1093/cid/civ882.

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.

Loss of sensitivity of immunochromatographic test (ICT) for lymphatic filariasis diagnosis in low prevalence settings: consequence in the monitoring and evaluation procedures.

Gounoue-Kamkumo R, Nana-Djeunga HC, Bopda J, et al.

BMC infectious diseases 2015; (15()):579 doi:10.1186/s12879-015-1317-x.

Brugia malayi Asparaginyl-tRNA Synthetase Stimulates Endothelial Cell Proliferation, Vasodilation and Angiogenesis.

D JJ, Dhanraj M, Solaiappan S, et al.

PloS one 2016; (11(1)):e0146132 doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0146132.

Glucose and Glycogen Metabolism in Brugia malayi Is Associated with Wolbachia Symbiont Fitness.

Voronin D, Bachu S, Shlossman M, et al.

PloS one 2016; (11(4)):e0153812 doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0153812.

"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.

Vascularized lymph node transfer from thoracodorsal axis for congenital and post filarial lymphedema of the lower limb.

Venkatramani H, Kumaran S, Chethan S, Sabapathy SR

Journal of surgical oncology 2017; (115(1)):78-83 doi:10.1002/jso.24374.

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.

The Western snip, stitch, and tug hydrocelectomy: How I do it.

Rowe NE, Martin P, Luke PP

Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada 2016; (10(9-10)):E328-E330 doi:10.5489/cuaj.3780.

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.

Investment Success in Public Health: An Analysis of the Cost-Effectiveness and Cost-Benefit of the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis.

Turner HC, Bettis AA, Chu BK, et al.

Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America 2017; (64(6)):728-735 doi:10.1093/cid/ciw835.

A Review of Treatment for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: Paradigms for Clinical Practice.

Smile TD, Tendulkar R, Schwarz G, et al.

American journal of clinical oncology 2018; (41(2)):178-190 doi:10.1097/COC.0000000000000355.

Current Epidemiological Assessment of Bancroftian Filariasis in Tanga Region, Northeastern Tanzania.

Mshana HJ, Baraka V, Misinzo G, Makunde WH

Journal of tropical medicine 2016; (2016()):7408187 doi:10.1155/2016/7408187.

Lymphatic Filariasis in Southwestern Nigerian Rural Communities: A Cross-sectional Survey of the Knowledge, Awareness, and Predisposing Factors.

Oluwabiyi B, Oyeyemi OT, Olorunlana A, et al.

Annals of global health 2016; (82(5)):806-812 doi:10.1016/j.aogh.2016.07.003.

Posttreatment Reactions After Single-Dose Diethylcarbamazine or Ivermectin in Subjects With Loa loa Infection.

Herrick JA, Legrand F, Gounoue R, et al.

Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America 2017; (64(8)):1017-1025 doi:10.1093/cid/cix016.

Central and Peripheral Nervous System Disorders Following Ivermectin Mass Administration: A Descriptive Study Based on the Democratic Republic of Congo Pharmacovigilance System.

Nzolo D, Anto F, Hailemariam S, et al.

Drugs - real world outcomes 2017; (4(3)):151-158 doi:10.1007/s40801-017-0110-0.

Filarial huge splenomegaly dramatically regressed by anti-filarial medication: A rare clinical scenario.

Basu A, Kumar A, Manchanda S, Wig N

Intractable & rare diseases research 2017; (6(3)):215-218 doi:10.5582/irdr.2017.01041.

Perceptions, knowledge, attitudes and practices for the prevention and control of lymphatic filariasis in Conakry, Republic of Guinea.

Kouassi BL, Barry A, Heitz-Tokpa K, et al.

Acta tropica 2018; (179()):109-116 doi:10.1016/j.actatropica.2017.12.002.

Role of vitamin D deficiency in systemic lupus erythematosus incidence and aggravation.

Hassanalilou T, Khalili L, Ghavamzadeh S, et al.

Auto- immunity highlights 2017; (9(1)):1 doi:10.1007/s13317-017-0101-x.

How elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem in the Kingdom of Cambodia was achieved.

Khieu V, Or V, Tep C, et al.

Infectious diseases of poverty 2018; (7(1)):15 doi:10.1186/s40249-018-0394-7.

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.

Case Report: Filaria or Megasperm? A Cause of an Ultrasonographic "Filarial Dance Sign".

Wiggers JB, Jang HJ, Keystone JS

The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene 2018; (99(1)):102-103 doi:10.4269/ajtmh.18-0234.

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.

Lymphatic Endothelial Cell in Endemic Bancroftian Filariasis: A Focus on the Lymphatics of the Tunica Vaginalis Testis.

Figueredo-Silva J, Norões J, Dreyer G

Journal of tropical medicine 2018; (2018()):5134670 doi:10.1155/2018/5134670.

An overview of lymphatic filariasis lymphedema.

Rajasekaram S, Anuradha R, Manokaran G, Bethunaickan R

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

Successful multi-modal treatment of grade IV lymphedema in lymphatic filariasis: A case study.

Sivaprakasam R, Anuradha R, Bethunaickan R, Manokaran G

Lymphology 2018; (51(2)):89-92.

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.

Novel Findings of Anti-Filarial Drug Target and Structure-Based Virtual Screening for Drug Discovery.

Choi TW, Cho JH, Ahnn J, Song HO

International journal of molecular sciences 2018; (19(11)) doi:10.3390/ijms19113579.

Comparison of Recurrence and Postoperative Complications Between 3 Different Techniques for Surgical Repair of Idiopathic Hydrocele.

Tsai L, Milburn PA, Cecil CL, et al.

Urology 2019; (125()):239-242 doi:10.1016/j.urology.2018.12.004.

Albendazole alone or in combination with microfilaricidal drugs for lymphatic filariasis.

Macfarlane CL, Budhathoki SS, Johnson S, et al.

The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019; (1()):CD003753 doi:10.1002/14651858.CD003753.pub4.

The Effect of a Regimen of Antifungal Cream Use on Episodes of Acute Adenolymphangitis (ADL) among Lymphedema Patients: An Application Using Marginal Structural Models.

Mues KE, Klein M, Kleinbaum DG, et al.

Journal of epidemiology and global health 2018; (8(3-4)):176-182 doi:10.2991/j.jegh.2017.10.009.

Community and Drug Distributor Perceptions and Experiences of Mass Drug Administration for the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis: A Rapid Review of Qualitative Research.

Ames HMR, Zuske M, King JD, et al.

Advances in parasitology 2019; (103()):117-149 doi:10.1016/bs.apar.2018.09.003.

Diagnosis of feline filariasis assisted by a novel semi-automated microfluidic device in combination with high resolution melting real-time PCR.

Phuakrod A, Sripumkhai W, Jeamsaksiri W, et al.

Parasites & vectors 2019; (12(1)):159 doi:10.1186/s13071-019-3421-z.

Effect of a Single Standard Dose (150-200 μg/kg) of Ivermectin on Loa loa Microfilaremia: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Pion SD, Tchatchueng-Mbougua JB, Chesnais CB, et al.

Open forum infectious diseases 2019; (6(4)):ofz019 doi:10.1093/ofid/ofz019.

Evaluation of the effect of mass drug administration against lymphatic filariasis in three health districts and public health implications: study of 12 epidemiological surveillance sites in Burkina Faso.

Kima A, Guiguemde KT, Meda ZC, et al.

Medecine et sante tropicales 2019; (29(1)):55-60 doi:10.1684/mst.2019.0884.

Surgical Treatment of Advanced Lymphatic Filariasis of Lower Extremity Combining Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer and Excisional Procedures.

Chilgar RM, Khade S, Chen HC, et al.

Lymphatic research and biology 2019; (17(6)):637-646 doi:10.1089/lrb.2018.0058.

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.

Filariasis presenting as a solitary testicular mass.

Shukla SK, Kusum A, Sharma S, Kandari D

Tropical parasitology 2019; (9(2)):124-126 doi:10.4103/tp.TP_15_19.

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.

Lymphedema in three previously Wuchereria bancrofti-endemic health districts in Mali after cessation of mass drug administration.

Dolo H, Coulibaly YI, Konipo FN, et al.

BMC infectious diseases 2020; (20(1)):48 doi:10.1186/s12879-020-4777-6.

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.

Tropical Medicine in the Horse Latitudes.

Hotez P

Current tropical medicine reports 2014; (1(1)):3-5 doi:10.1007/s40475-013-0003-6.

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.

Abdominoscrotal hydrocele: excision of sac may not be necessary.

Xu W, Ko J, Fernandez N, et al.

Journal of pediatric urology 2020; (16(4)):494.e1-494.e5 doi:10.1016/j.jpurol.2020.06.027.

Effect of an Enhanced Self-Care Protocol on Lymphedema Status among People Affected by Moderate to Severe Lower-Limb Lymphedema in Bangladesh, a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.

Douglass J, Mableson H, Martindale S, et al.

Journal of clinical medicine 2020; (9(8)) doi:10.3390/jcm9082444.

Microfilaria in achylous hematuria: Can it imitate urolithiasis?

Mandal T, Meena S, Singh R, Azad CS

Tropical parasitology 2020; (10(1)):44-46 doi:10.4103/tp.TP_27_19.

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.

[Evaluation of the Filaria Detect™ IgG4 kit employing recombinant Wb123 antigen for diagnosis of lymphatic filariasis in BrazilEvaluación del estuche Detect™ para pruebas de anticuerpos antifiláricos IgG4, fabricado con el antígeno recombinante Wb123, para el diagnóstico de la filariasis linfática en Brasil].

Melo PFAS, Silva MAL, Oliveira MRG, et al.

Revista panamericana de salud publica = Pan American journal of public health 2021; (45()):e87 doi:10.26633/RPSP.2021.87.

Mapping of Podoconiosis Cases and Risk Factors in Kenya: A Nationwide Cross-sectional Study.

Sultani HM, Okoyo C, Kanyi HM, et al.

The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene 2021; (105(5)):1420-1428.

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.

A model for self-management of chronic filarial lymphoedema with acute dermato-lymphangio-adenitis.

Shetye JV, Jain AS, Kachpile ST, Patil EN

BMJ case reports 2021; (14(11)) doi:10.1136/bcr-2021-244721.

Geostatistical modelling enables efficient safety assessment for mass drug administration with ivermectin in Loa loa endemic areas through a combined antibody and LoaScope testing strategy for elimination of onchocerciasis.

Johnson O, Giorgi E, Fronterrè C, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2022; (16(2)):e0010189 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0010189.

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.

Historical overview and geographical distribution of neglected tropical diseases amenable to preventive chemotherapy in the Republic of the Congo: A systematic review.

Ngatse JA, Ndziessi G, Missamou F, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2022; (16(7)):e0010560 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0010560.

[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.

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.

Multi-drug resistant bacteria isolates from lymphatic filariasis patients in the Ahanta West District, Ghana.

Aglomasa BC, Adu-Asiamah CK, Asiedu SO, et al.

BMC microbiology 2022; (22(1)):245 doi:10.1186/s12866-022-02624-9.

Immunomodulatory effect of vitamin D supplementation on Behçet's disease patients: effect on nitric oxide and Th17/Treg cytokines production.

Oubouchou R, -Djeraba ZAA, Kemikem Y, et al.

Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology 2024; (46(1)):1-10 doi:10.1080/08923973.2023.2239490.

Comparative Safety Surveillance of Triple (IDA) Versus Dual Therapy (DA) in Mass Drug Administration for Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis in Kenya: A Cohort Event Monitoring Study.

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

Drug safety 2023; (46(10)):961-974 doi:10.1007/s40264-023-01338-9.

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.

A case report on rare finding of microfilaria in pus sample of an ulcer over elephantiasis leg.

Adhikary M, Pandey K, Lamichhane S, Pandey P

Clinical case reports 2023; (11(10)):e8102 doi:10.1002/ccr3.8102.

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.

"Whenever I tell her to wear slippers, she turns a deaf ear. She never listens": a qualitative descriptive research on the barriers to basic lymphedema management and quality of life in lymphatic filariasis patients in a rural block of eastern India.

Kumar P, Ahmad S, Bhar D, et al.

Parasites & vectors 2023; (16(1)):429 doi:10.1186/s13071-023-06036-0.

Integration of services for Neglected Tropical Diseases and mental health in Nigeria: development of a practical model informed by international recommendations, contextual factors and service-user perspectives.

Eaton J, Afolaranmi T, Tsaku P, et al.

International health 2023; (15(15 Suppl 3)):iii47-iii58 doi:10.1093/inthealth/ihad074.

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.

High Pressure 3 × 30 Minute Compression Methods for Advanced Lower Limb Lymphedema Patients.

Zaleska MT, Krzesniak NE

Lymphatic research and biology 2024; (22(2)):153-162 doi:10.1089/lrb.2023.0064.

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.

Ghana's path towards eliminating lymphatic filariasis.

Koray MH

Tropical medicine and health 2024; (52(1)):37 doi:10.1186/s41182-024-00596-2.

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.

Efficacy of ivermectin and albendazole combination in suppressing transmission of lymphatic filariasis following mass administration in Tanzania: a prospective cohort study.

Fimbo AM, Mnkugwe RH, Mlugu EM, et al.

Infectious diseases of poverty 2024; (13(1)):44 doi:10.1186/s40249-024-01214-3.

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.

Prevalence of elephantiasis, an overlooked disease in Southern Africa: a comprehensive review.

Lamula SQ, Aladejana EB, Aladejana EA, Buwa-Komoreng LV

The journal of venomous animals and toxins including tropical diseases 2024; (30()):e20240007 doi:10.1590/1678-9199-JVATITD-2024-0007.

Patrick Manson: A Physician Pioneer in Parasitology Research.

Navilson B, Bazroy J

Cureus 2024; (16(10)):e71975 doi:10.7759/cureus.71975.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Healthcare Providers Towards Preventive Chemotherapy Neglected Tropical Diseases in the Forécariah Health District, Guinea, 2022.

Diallo FD, Millimouno TM, Manet H, et al.

Tropical medicine and infectious disease 2024; (9(11)) doi:10.3390/tropicalmed9110273.

Exploring barriers to accessing treatment for Lymphatic Filariasis through a socio-ecological lens in Buvuma and Napak districts, Uganda.

Bagonza A, Gibson L, Kabiri L, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2025; (19(1)):e0012747 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0012747.

Lymphatic filariasis elimination in Kenya: Tracing the journey from 2002-2024 and pathways to achieving 2030 target.

Ofire MO, Omanje V, Sempele I, et al.

International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases 2025; (152()):107839 doi:10.1016/j.ijid.2025.107839.

The psychosocial and emotional burden of lymphatic filariasis: A systematic review.

Vasconez-Gonzalez J, Miño C, Noboa ML, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2025; (19(5)):e0013073 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0013073.

From genome to drug targets: computational subtractive genomics reveals novel anti-filarial targets in Wuchereria bancrofti and identifies plant-based inhibitors of β-1,4-mannosyltransferase, a high-priority target.

Sureshan M, Saraboji K, Jothi A

Molecular diversity 2026; (30(1)):1023-1050 doi:10.1007/s11030-025-11229-z.

Comparative analysis of skin microbiome of patients with filarial lymphedema and healthy individuals.

Manavalan S, Pradeep D, Dharmalingam D, et al.

PloS one 2025; (20(7)):e0325380 doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0325380.

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.

Impact of diabetes mellitus on adenolymphangitis episodes in patients with filarial lymphedema-Towards an integrated care approach.

Kubal N, Manavalan S, Balakrishnan V, et al.

PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2025; (19(9)):e0013486 doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0013486.

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.

Implementation of basic package of care improved socio-economic conditions of lymphedema patients in rural Mali after two years follow-up.

Dolo H, Tanapo D, Thera SO, et al.

PLOS global public health 2025; (5(11)):e0005454 doi:10.1371/journal.pgph.0005454.

Structure-based virtual screening of β-tubulin and thioredoxin reductase in Brugia malayi: a step toward novel anti-filarial agents.

Patil V, Asrondkar A, Sawant H, et al.

In silico pharmacology 2025; (13(3)):178 doi:10.1007/s40203-025-00474-7.

Determining Etiology of Elephantiasis and Associated Factors in Hawella Tula, Sidama Region, Ethiopia.

Daniel T, Beyene H, Tegene BA

Research and reports in tropical medicine 2025; (16()):115-123 doi:10.2147/RRTM.S557987.

Vitamin A and D levels in patients with filarial lymphedema and healthy volunteers in Puducherry, India.

Venkatesan S, Sadhasivam A, Gnanasekaran V, et al.

Frontiers in nutrition 2025; (12()):1610014 doi:10.3389/fnut.2025.1610014.

Idiopathic Scrotal Elephantiasis: Case Report of a Rare Occurrence.

Guclu B, Ekincikli BT, Ozturk S, Sevim KZ

Sisli Etfal Hastanesi tip bulteni 2025; (59(4)):557-560 doi:10.14744/SEMB.2025.55955.