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Elephantitist

Anatomy and Physiology II
Elephantitis

Veda Stroder

Elephantitis is a tropical infectious disease that is believed to be caused by a parasitic worm. This parasite is transmitted by carrier of infected mosquitoes. Filarial worm, which is transmitted from human to human via the female mosquito when it takes a blood meal. The parasite grows into an adult worm that lives in the lymphatic system of humans. (Dr Ananya Mandal, 2016).
Many who have contacted Elephantis which is a rare Lymphatic disease are not immediately aware other their contraction of the disease. Symptoms are swelling of the arms ...

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legs and arms.
Some cases of Elephantitis are chronic and acute. But for some these symptoms, parasites and infection can be curable and treatable with a combination of surgical operations for the excessive skin damage. Along with medication for the treatment of the infection and drugs to kill the parasite.

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8 Ways To Boost Your Lymphatic System. (2015). Home Cures that Work.

Dr Ananya Mandal, M. (2016). Retrieved from News ...

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Added: 4/19/2016 05:44:43 PM
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Category: Biology
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