Filiariasis is a group of tropical diseases caused by thread-like parasitic round worms (nematodes) and their larvae. The larvae transmit the disease to humans through a mosquito bite. Filariasis is characterized by fever, chills, headache, and skin...

Caused by a variety of filarial nematode worms which colonize the lymphatic system and cause elephantiasis, a massive swelling of affected parts. River blindness, so called because it is contracted near water, results from infection of the retina and...

Lymphatic Filariasis is a parasitic and infectious tropical disease, caused by three thread-like parasitic filarial worms called nematode worms, Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori, all transmitted by mosquitoes. It is extremely rare...

Chennai, (WFS) -- It remains undetected for years and has flourished unchecked for many more. It is also known to cause unimaginable - and completely avoidable - pain and problems. Lymphatic Filariasis is a disease caused by parasitic worms, which can live, unnoticed in...

Modelling lymphatic filariasis transmission and control, S. Swaminathan (Erasmus University, Rotterdam. The Netherlands) 2004 ISBN 90-9018476-7 The publication deals with an important health issue that is quite pertinent to developing countries including India. It aimed to contribute to knowledge through quantification of population...

Lymphatic filariasis is caused by parasitic worms including Wuchereia bancrofti, Brugia malayi. Commonly the Filariasis parasite is found in India, Africa, Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, the Caribbean and south America. It is spread by mosquitoes from infected person to the uninfected person. Eliminating the effect of Lymphatic filariasis consists of just simple hygiene practice of cleaning with soap and water that alone can reverse the effects.