Microfilaria
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Introduction
Lymphatic Filariasis is a potentially crippling disease caused by roundworms, including Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi and Brugia timori.
These worms reside in the lymph vessels and nodes of humans.
The Case of...
Epidemiology
Classification and Characteristics
Transmission and Infection
mosquito-borne
Clinical Manifesations
Filariasis: fever, elephantiasis, swelling and deformity of limbs and genetalia
Diagnosis
Treatment
Resources and References
Global Alliance to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis
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