Maryum Mehboobabout 4 years ago

Lymphatic flariasis or elephantiasis

Lymphatic flariasis also called as elephantiasis is an infectious disease caused by the Wuchereria bancrofti. The condition is transmitted by female mosquito (Anopheles or Culex species). This condition commonly presents with enlargement of the limbs or genital region due to excessive tissue edema and swelling. This is caused by the obstruction of lymphatic outflow caused by the adult worms in the lymphatic system. Initially the patient is asymptotic but in later stages the person presents with fever, lymphangitis and sometimes cellulitis. Picture credit: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321797