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Understanding Filariasis Disease by Aisa Shane is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by roundworms transmitted through mosquito bites. The worms infect the lymphatic system and can cause swelling in the legs, genitals and other areas by obstructing lymph flow. Symptoms include fever, chills and skin lesions in the early stages. Left untreated, it can lead to permanent disability from lymphedema and elephantiasis. Over 800 million people globally are at risk of infection, with 25 million men affected by hydrocele and over 15 million people with lymphe
- Author
- Aisa Shane
- Language
- EN