These data indicate that nematode factors are in part responsible for inducing the changes that are seen in the lymphatic system during filariasis. Uncovering the identity of these factors may ...

The worms are known as 'filariae' and are adults of filarial nematodes that live in tissues outside the digestive tract. They are among the most highly evolved of the parasitic nematodes and ...

Dr. Daniel Tisch is an infectious diseases epidemiologist with 16 years experience studying methods to eliminate lymphatic filariasis. One billion people in the tropics and sub-tropics are at risk for ...

The causative agents of this disease are filarial nematodes such as Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, etc. This disease impairs the lymphatic system, resulting in painful body part enlargement ...

LF or Elephantiasis occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. Infection is usually acquired in childhood and causes hidden damage to the lymphatic system.

occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. Infection is usually acquired in childhood and causes hidden damage to the lymphatic system.

Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav on Saturday said Lymphatic Filariasis is preventable through simple measures such as avoiding mosquito bites and ...