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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?
No, elephantiasis is caused by microscopic parasitic threadlike worms
What does elephantiasis mostly result from?
The agents responsible for most of the elephantiasis in the world are filarial worms
Is elephantiasis DNA OR RNA?
Elephantiasis is caused by a microfilarial nematode (very small worm).
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?
the Filarial round worm causes elephantiasis
What has the author Carl Fr Hecker written?
Carl Fr Hecker has written: 'Die Elephantiasis' -- subject(s): Elephantiasis
Does elephantiasis exist now?
YES
What is the definition of elephantiasis?
a gross and visible enlargement of the arms and legs Elephantiasis is characterized by the gross enlargement of a limb or areas of the trunk or head.
Is elephantiasis disease contagious?
No, elephantiasis is not a contagious disease. It is caused by parasitic worms transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. The parasites live and reproduce in the lymphatic system, leading to swelling and inflammation of the limbs and genitals.
Is elephantiasis fatal?
Elephantiasis can indeed be a fatal disease. If not taken care of individuals may lose mobility or form fatal blood clots.
What causes elephantiasis filariasis?
Three kinds of round worms cause elephantiasis filariasis: Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori
