malayi nematodes induced proliferation of LECs. Similarly, serum from patients infected with filarial nematodes could induce proliferation of LECs, suggesting that the filarial antigens or the ...

No drugs will be distributed. Dr Suman emphasised that if all individuals in the community consume anti-filarial drugs once a year for five consecutive years, they will achieve lifelong protection ...

Lymphatic filariasis (LF), commonly known as elephantiasis, occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. Infection is usually acquired in childhood and causes ...