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  1. Lymphatic filariasis - World Health Organization (WHO)

  2. Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis) - Cleveland Clinic

  3. Filarial Worm Infections Overview - Filarial Worm Infections …

  4. Symptoms of Lymphatic Filariasis | Filarial Worms | CDC

    May 13, 2024 · 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, …

  5. What Causes Lymphatic Filariasis | Filarial Worms | CDC

    Lymphatic filariasis is caused by parasitic worms that are too small to be seen without a microscope. There are three species of the parasite that can cause this illness. People get lymphatic filariasis when bitten by an infectious mosquito …

  6. CDC - DPDx - Lymphatic Filariasis

    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.

  7. Lymphatic filariasis - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Jan 30, 2020 · 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 …

  8. Lymphatic Filariasis - Lymphatic Filariasis - Merck ... - The Merck …

  9. Lymphatic filariasis (Elephantiasis) - World Health …

    Oct 4, 2024 · Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic disease that can result in an altered lymphatic system and the abnormal enlargement of body parts, causing pain, severe disability and social stigma. Infection occurs when filarial …

  10. About Lymphatic Filariasis | Filarial Worms | CDC

    May 13, 2024 · 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.