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What is the condition of elephantiasis a form of?

People suffering from elephantiasis retain fluid in the limbs and they become grotesquely swollen. The cause of the disease is parasitic worms that inhabit the lymphatic system and prevent proper circulation.


What is a major symptom of elephantiasis?

A major symptom of elephantiasis is the swelling of the arms and the legs.


Is elephantiasis an air-borne disease?

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What does elephantiasis mostly result from?

The agents responsible for most of the elephantiasis in the world are filarial worms


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Elephantiasis is caused by a microfilarial nematode (very small worm).


What causes elephantiasis?

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What does elephantiasis usually do to a person?

Elephantiasis is a disease that causes thickening of the skin and tissue. Elephantiasis can cause certain body parts to swell to the size of a soccer ball or basketball.


What type of worm causes elephantiasis?

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The disease Elephantiasis Is Caused By?

Elephantiasis is caused by parasitic worms transmitted through mosquito bites. These worms block the lymphatic system, leading to severe swelling in the affected body parts, usually the legs and genital area. The disease can be prevented through measures such as mosquito control and mass drug administration campaigns.


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