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about 7 years ago
Lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, is a human disease caused by parasitic worms known as filarial worms.Most cases of the disease have no symptoms.Some people, however, develop a syndrome called elephantiasis, which is marked by severe swelling in the arms, legs, breasts, or genitals
about 7 years ago
I once read the same set of words in WIKIPEDIA....you must be a great admirer of this website
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about 7 years ago
How is it managed..? Is pharmacological interference ( Albendazole , Mebendazole, Ivermectin etc.) enough for treatment of filaria..?
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