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Conditions›Infection›Parasite infections›Lymphatic filariasis

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/

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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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Can lymphatic filariasis recur?

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Is lymphatic filariasis serious condition?

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What is the definition or description of: Lymphatic filariasis?

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Is it possible to have had Lymphatic Filariasis for 23 years and only begin showing severe symptoms in the last 3 years?

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What is the best treatment for filariasis?

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How do you treat wounds from filariasis?

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Please doc, can swollen feet be a symptom of filariasis even without any form of itching on the body? Thanks

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