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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 rareVery rareRareCommonVery common
Baby0-2Very common
Toddler3-5Very common
Preteen6-13Very common
Teenager14-18Very common
Young adult19-40Very common
Middle-aged adult41-60Very common
Senior60+Very common
How it is usually transmitted?Animal bite

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