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Lymphatic filariasis
Lymphatic filariasis is a tropical disease which is spread by mosquitoes. It is caused by a parasite called Brugia malayi. It can cause massive lymphedema & elephantiasis. See: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lymphaticfilariasis/
Is a type of:Parasite infections
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Rare
Rare | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it is usually transmitted?Animal bite
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