Lymphatic filariasis - World Health Organization (WHO)
网页2023年6月1日 — 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 and causes hidden damage to the lymphatic system.
Filariasis - Wikipedia
网页Filariasis, is a filarial infection caused by parasitic nematodes (roundworms) spread by different vectors. They are included in the list of neglected tropical diseases. The most common type is lymphatic filariasis caused by three species of …
Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis) - Cleveland Clinic
网页2024年7月23日 — Overview. What is elephantiasis? Elephantiasis (pronounced “eh-luh-fuhn-TAI-uh-suhs”) is a type of infectious disease that causes skin thickening and (in some cases) disfigurement. You get elephantiasis through tiny parasitic worms (filarial worms) that infect your lymphatic system.
Filariasis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
网页2023年8月8日 — Filariasis is a disease caused by a chronic mosquito-borne parasitic infection. Chronic infection can lead to swelling of the extremities, hydroceles, and testicular masses.[1][2][3] It is the second-largest cause of permanent deformity and disability behind leprosy worldwide.
About Lymphatic Filariasis | Filarial Worms | CDC
网页2024年5月13日 — Lymphatic filariasis is a disease caused by microscopic parasitic worms. Most people have no symptoms, but in others it can cause arms, legs, breasts, or genitals to swell.
Symptoms of Lymphatic Filariasis | Filarial Worms | CDC
网页2024年5月13日 — Key points. Most people with lymphatic filariasis never show symptoms. If you do show symptoms, they may not appear for several years. These late-appearing symptoms can include chronic, severe swelling of the legs, arms, breasts, and genitals.
Lymphatic filariasis (Elephantiasis) - World Health Organization …
网页2024年5月23日 — Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a painful and profoundly disfiguring disease. It is caused by infection with parasites classified as nematodes (roundworms) of the family Filariodidea that are transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitos.
CDC - DPDx - Lymphatic Filariasis
网页Lymphatic filariasis is usually identified by the finding of microfilaria in peripheral blood smears (thick or thin) stained with Giemsa or hematoxylin-and-eosin and subsequent morphologic species identification. For increased sensitivity, concentration techniques can be …
Lymphatic filariasis - World Health Organization (WHO)
网页2020年1月30日 — Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by three species of microscopic, thread-like worms. The adult worms only live in the human lymph system. The lymph system maintains the body's fluid balance and fights infections.
Lymphatic filariasis: Treatment and prevention - UpToDate
网页2022年8月24日 — Filariasis is caused by nematodes (roundworms) that inhabit the lymphatics and subcutaneous tissues. Three species cause lymphatic filariasis: Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori. Infection is transmitted by mosquito vectors; humans are definitive hosts.
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