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it causes a swelling in the limbs by blocking the lympthnotic system wich causes liquids to gather in the tissues in short it causes elephantitis

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What type of worm causes elephantiasis?

the Filarial round worm causes elephantiasis


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The technical medical terminology for a heartworm is a filarial worm of the genus Dirofilaria. Generally speaking, it is a parasite transmitted by mosquitoes that affects dogs.


What diseases do filarial worms cause?

elephantiasis


Which insect causes elephantiasis?

Elephantiasis is usually caused by a blockage of the lymphatic system by threadlike filarial worms, Wuchereria bancrofti.


Can dogs have elephantiasis?

No, dogs cannot get elephantiasis. Elephantiasis is caused by parasitic worms transmitted to humans by mosquitoes, specifically the filarial worm. Dogs can get heartworm disease from mosquitoes, but it is a different disease caused by a different parasite.


What are examples of round worms?

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What is a Filarial?

Threadlike. The word "filament" is formed from the same root word


What does elephantiasis mostly result from?

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


What disease cause by filarial worms?

Filarial worms are responsible for several diseases, the most notable of which is lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis. This disease is characterized by severe swelling, particularly in the limbs and genitals, due to the obstruction of lymphatic vessels. Other diseases caused by filarial worms include onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, and loiasis. These conditions can lead to significant morbidity and have a considerable impact on affected individuals' quality of life.


What is microfilarial nocturnal periodicity?

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