ArticleThe Journal of infectious diseases2018
Changes in Cytokine, Filarial Antigen, and DNA Levels Associated With Adverse Events Following Treatment of Lymphatic Filariasis.
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- Systems analysis-based assessment of post-treatment adverse events in lymphatic filariasis.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2019Trial
- The safety of double- and triple-drug community mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis: A multicenter, open-label, cluster-randomized study.PLoS medicine · 2019Trial
- 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.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2019Trial
- An Antibody Biomarker Associated with Onchocerca volvulus Microfilariae Identified by Proteomic Analysis of Parasite Tissues Isolated from Paraffin Embedded O. volvulus Nodules by Laser Capture Microdissection.The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene · 2025Article
- Unraveling the Dynamics of Human Filarial Infections: Immunological Responses, Host Manifestations, and Pathogen Biology.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- A novel antigen biomarker for detection of high-level of Loa loa microfilaremia.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2024Article
- Safety and Tolerability of Ivermectin and Albendazole Mass Drug Administration in Lymphatic Filariasis Endemic Communities of Tanzania: A Cohort Event Monitoring Study.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
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- Characterization of glycan determinants that mediate recognition of the major Wuchereria bancrofti circulating antigen by diagnostic antibodies.Molecular and biochemical parasitology · 2020Article
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- Erratum issuedErratum.2018
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8 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Background: Mild to moderate adverse events (AEs) are common after treatment of lymphatic filariasis (LF) and pose a major challenge for the global LF elimination program. We studied changes in cytokine levels and filarial worm components in plasma of subjects with and without AEs following treatment of LF. Methods: Participants (n = 24) were hospitalized and monitored for AEs following treatment. Cytokines (27), filarial DNA, circulating filarial antigen (CFA), and immune complexes were measured in plasma samples collected before and after treatment. Results: Levels for 16 cytokines increased after treatment in individuals with moderate AEs compared to individuals with no and/or mild AEs. These included 3 major proinflammatory cytokines (interleukin 6, tumor necrosis factor α, and interleukin 1β). Eotaxin-1 levels were elevated at baseline in individuals who developed moderate AEs after treatment; thus, eotaxin-1 is a potential biomarker for AE risk. CFA and filarial DNA levels increased more in individuals with moderate AEs after treatment than in people with no/mild AEs. Conclusions: Increases in cytokine, filarial DNA, and CFA levels were associated with development of AEs following treatment of LF. Improved understanding of the pathogenesis of AEs may lead to improved methods for their prevention or management that could increase compliance in elimination programs.
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