Publications by authors named "P M Elizabeth Jency"

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  • The study evaluated the performance of the Q Filariasis Antigen Test (QFAT) method versus the WHO-recommended Filariasis Test Strip (FTS) for detecting Wuchereria bancrofti in Karnataka, India, as part of the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF).
  • A total of 1227 individuals aged 20 and older were tested with both methods during an epidemiological survey, and the results showed that QFAT detected 299 positives while FTS found 310 positives.
  • QFAT demonstrated high sensitivity (95.5%) and specificity (99.7%), and the results were nearly perfectly aligned with FTS, indicated by a strong Cohen
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Introduction Dengue is a mosquito-borne disease of global health concern, especially in tropical areas. , its vector, thrives in inadequate sanitation conditions. The role of sanitary workers is pivotal in dengue control and prevention efforts; hence, educating them is essential for enhancing their vector control awareness.

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Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has tremendously disrupted societal behaviors and norms. People had to cope with new situations, including restrictions on free movement, home confinement, and school closures, among others. With less scope for physical classes, online classes became rampantly common during and after the pandemic.

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Introduction: The human mandible plays a significant role in personal identification due to its unique morphological characteristics. The coronoid process, condyle, and sigmoid notch exhibit variations that can be utilized for forensic and anthropological purposes. This study aims to analyze the morphological diversities of these mandibular features in our ethnic group using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging.

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Background Chewing areca nuts can result in an oral disorder known as oral submucous fibrosis (OSF), which has the potential to be cancerous. Although it is only beginning to spread to European and the North American continents, it is highly prevalent in Southeast Asia. The probability of malignant transformation from OSF is raised by chewing tobacco use.

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