Evolutionary medicine argues that disease can arise because modern conditions do not
match those in which we evolved. For example, a decline in exposure to commensal …

Brugia malayi is a lymphatic nematode that accounts for approximately 10% of lymphatic
filariasis cases worldwide. It is endemic in several countries in South and Southeast Asia. In …

Objectives: Describe the pathophysiology of bancroftian filariasis. Outline the treatment
options available for bancroftian filariasis. Identify the risk associated with initiating …

Filariasis caused by nematodes affects the structure and function of lymphatic vessels.
Lymphedema due to lymphatic blockage and lymphadenitis is the usual mode of …

Third stage larvae of developing W. Bancrofti and B. malayi are the infective form, which
inoculates through skin during mosquito bites. The deposited larvae puncture or penetrate …

Filariasisis a vector borne disease caused by nematodes which is an important endemic
disease in tropical countries like India. Wuchereria bancrofti accounts for the majority of …

Filariasis is a major social health problem in tropical countries like India. Wuchereria
bancrofti accounts for 95% cases of lymphatic filariasis. The adult worm resides in the …

Filariasis continues to be one of the endemic problems worldwide with 40% of the cases in
India. We report a case of lymphatic filariasis in a 3-year-old girl who presented with a non …

Lymphatic filariasis is endemic and common in India. Filariasis is a widespread public health
problem seen commonly in tropical countries. Filarial organism can be detected in …

Filariasis is endemic in India with large number of cases being reported every year. In
endemic areas, filariasis may be entirely asymptomatic even with high microfilaraemia. We …