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Lymphatic Filariasis / Elefantiasis
Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by microscopic, thread-like worms Wuchereria bancrofi and Brugia malayi. The adult worms only live in the human lymph system. Lymphatic filariasis affects over 120 million people in 73 countries.
The disease spreads from person to person by mosquito bites.
Occurrence: Wuchereria bancrofi occurs between 41 degree N and 30 degree S.
Primary the following countries are involved:
Wuchereria bancrofi occurs in:
Manifestation: Symptoms will start about a year after the infection. These include:
In the chronic phase fluid collects and causes swelling in the arms, breasts legs, and, for men, the genital area. The name for this swelling is lymphedema.
Diagnose and treatment: Parasites can be demonstrated in blood. Therapy is available with good prognosis.
Prevent Lymphatic filariasis by:
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