Hematological Insights and Clinical Implications of Platelet Functions in Lymphatic Filariasis

Jyotsna Kailashiya

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Biological Sciences
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443449970
• Subtopic: Biology
• Index: Biological Sciences

Hematological Insights and Clinical Implications of Platelet Functions in Lymphatic Filariasis is a groundbreaking resource that delves into the impact of filarial parasites on platelet functions in humans. This comprehensive work explores the intricate signaling and immunological pathways affected by these interactions, filling a significant gap in the existing literature. The book is particularly valuable for researchers, scientists, and clinicians involved in the management and study of lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis; and also human platelets. With limited prior information on the interplay between human platelets and filarial parasites, this text offers a fresh perspective that could enhance patient management strategies. By understanding these interactions, healthcare professionals may unlock new avenues for effective treatment and prevention of lymphatic filariasis. This book is essential for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the disease and contribute to its potential elimination. - Offers information to understanding how filarial parasites alter platelet functions could lead to novel strategies for patient management - Provides insights into how knowledge of platelet function modulation by filarial parasite could lead to the development of specifically targeted anti-filarial therapies, as well as other diseases that are associated with hyperactive platelet functions, leading to more effective treatments - Encourages collaboration across fields such as immunology, hematology, biochemistry, and parasitology, potentially leading to innovative solutions for disease management and elimination

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• Chapter 1 Introduction to lymphatic filariasis
• Chapter 2 Global burden of lymphatic filariasis
• Chapter 3 Pathogenesis and hematological findings in lymphatic filariasis
• Chapter 4 Immunology related to chronic edema, inflammation, and their cardiovascular effects
• Chapter 5 Platelet biology and functions
• Chapter 6 Impact of lymphatic filariasis on platelet count and functions and their biochemical and molecular mechanisms
• Chapter 7 Role of immunomodulation in the pathogenesis of filariasis
• Chapter 8 Prevention and therapeutic interventions of lymphatic filariasis
• Chapter 9 Future directions of research on platelet function in lymphatic filariasis
• Index