Lymphatic Filariasis

Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a parasitic disease caused by microscopic nematodes (roundworms) including Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugiamalayi, and B. timori, all of which are transmitted by mosquitoes. They inhabit the lymphatic system and subcutaneous tissues ultimately causing pain, debilitation, and disfigurement. While 1.2 billion people worldwide are believed to be at risk of infection, 120million people are infected, and at least 40 million are disabled both physically and psychosocially. Lymphatic filariasis has major social and economic impacts and is a significant cause of poverty among rural and urban populations in over 80 endemic countries including Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.

Microbiology 3510 Laboratory, The University of Georgia SPR 2004

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