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ketoprofen and Filariasis

ketoprofen has been researched along with Filariasis in 1 studies

Ketoprofen: An IBUPROFEN-type anti-inflammatory analgesic and antipyretic. It is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
ketoprofen : An oxo monocarboxylic acid that consists of propionic acid substituted by a 3-benzoylphenyl group at position 2.

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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A Cameroonian affected with massive Loa loa infection developed febrile arthritis with involvement of both knees and the left ankle."1.26Microfilarial polyarthritis in a massive Loa loa infestation. A case report. ( Auquier, L; Bouvet, JP; Thérizol, M, 1977)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (100.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bouvet, JP1
Thérizol, M1
Auquier, L1

Other Studies

1 other study available for ketoprofen and Filariasis

ArticleYear
Microfilarial polyarthritis in a massive Loa loa infestation. A case report.
    Acta tropica, 1977, Volume: 34, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Arthritis, Infectious; Filariasis; Humans; Ketoprofen; Loiasis; Male

1977