Lymphatic filariasis (Elephantiasis)

Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic disease that can result in an altered lymphatic system and the abnormal enlargement of body parts, causing pain, severe disability and social stigma. Infection occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. The majority of infections show no external signs of infection, but they still cause damage to the lymphatic system and the kidneys as well as alter the body’s immune system. When lymphatic filariasis develops into chronic conditions, it leads to lymphoedema (tissue swelling) or elephantiasis (skin/tissue thickening) of limbs and hydrocele (scrotal swelling).Elimination of lymphatic filariasis is possible by stopping the spread of the infection through preventive chemotherapy.
Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a neglected tropical disease. Infection occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. Infection is usually acquired in childhood causing hidden damage to the lymphatic system.

Vascular Responses in Human Lymphatic Filariasis - ScienceDirect

What is Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) - Haiti Salt Project

Elephantiasis: Causes, symptoms, and treatment

Pin on filarisis

WHO EMRO, Filariasis

ACE Medical Center Palawan - THIS MONTH IS FILARIA AWARENESS MONTH Lymphatic Filariasis, or elephantiasis, is an infectious tropical disease caused by parasitic roundworms transmitted by mosquitoes. Palawan is one of the

An elephantine problem haunts Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh

Elephantiasis (AKA) Lymphatic Filariasis

Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis) - Life Cycle

Filariasis (Lymphatic Filariasis/Elephantiasis) - We Care

Elephantiasis. Computer illustration of the leg of a person affected by elephantiasis, also known as lymphatic filariasis. This disease is caused by parasitic nematode worms transmitted in larval form by the bite

Lymphatic Filariasis – CouNTDown Cameroon

Image: Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis) - Merck Manuals Consumer Version

Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis) - Life Cycle

Wuchereria bancrofti & Brugia malayi: The Causative Agents of Lymphatic Filariasis