Publications by authors named "Pilar Hernandez Pastor"

Lymphatic filariasis (LF) elimination as a public health problem requires the interruption of transmission by administration of preventive mass drug administration (MDA) to the eligible population living in endemic districts. Suboptimal MDA coverage leads to persistent parasite transmission with consequential infection, disease and disability, and the need for continuing MDA rounds, requiring considerable investment. Routine coverage reports must be verified in each MDA implementation unit (IU) due to incorrect denominators and numerators used to calculate coverage estimates with administrative data.

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  • - A new micellar nanogel for paromomycin was created using poloxamer 407, aimed at improving treatment for cutaneous leishmaniasis.
  • - Release studies showed a particle size of 9.19 nm with 99% loading efficiency, and the drug displayed good skin retention and low toxicity levels in tests.
  • - Overall, the nanogel demonstrated safe and effective delivery of paromomycin, making it a promising option for treating this skin disease.
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