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Elephantiasis Elephantiasis is a syndrome caused by infection with a nematode parasite called the filarial worm. The parasite is transmitted form human to human via the female mosquito and grows into an adult worm that lives in the lymphatic system of a human.
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Elephantitis (Elephantiasis) â Symptoms, Causes, Pictures, Treatment and Prevention That is a case of Elephantitis of the balls. The condition is actually called “Elephantiasis” which is commonly misspelt as “Elephantitis”. The disease affects approximately 120 million people across the world and is more prevalent in tropical and sub-tropical regions. The disorder affects various parts of the body like head, trunk and breast.
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Mydriasis An informal term for mydriasis is blown pupil, and is used by medical providers. It is usually used to refer to a fixed, unilateral mydriasis, which could be a symptom of raised intracranial pressure. The opposite, constriction of the pupil, is referred to as miosis.Both mydriasis and miosis can be physiological.Anisocoria is the condition of one pupil being more dilated than the other.he opposite, constriction of the pupil, is referred to as miosis. Both mydriasis and miosis can be physiological. Anisocoria is the condition of one pupil being more dilated than the other.
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Elephantiasis Elephantiasis is a symptom of a variety of diseases, where parts of a person's body swell to massive proportions. Elephantiasis tropica or lymphatic filariasis, caused by a number of parasitic worms, particularly Wuchereria bancrofti.
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elephantiasis True elephantiasis is the result of a parasitic infection caused by three specific kinds of round worms. The long, threadlike worms block the body's lymphatic system—a network of channels, lymph nodes, and organs that helps maintain proper fluid levels in the body by draining lymph from tissues into the bloodstream.pecific drugs are administered for destruction of the parasites; bandages and elevation of the affected area help relieve the swelling. Sanitary control to eliminate the carrier insects is the most effective approach to elimination of this disease. Elephantiasis of the legs and of the scrotum.
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- Elephantitis or lymphatic filariasis is a disease of the lymphatic system caused by microscopic round worms. This tropical disease thickens the patient's skin, causing it to look bumpy and wrinkled like the skin of an elephant--hence the name elephantitis..
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Travel-acquired / worldwide cutaneous infections Myiasis is an infestation of the skin by developing larvae (maggots) of a variety of fly species (myia is Greek for fly) within the arthropod order Diptera . Worldwide, the most common flies that cause the human infestation are Dermatobia hominis (human botfly) and Cordylobia anthropophaga (tumbu fly).
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- What is Elephantitis (Elephantiasis)? Elephantitis is the common term used for a disease that causes the inflammation and thickening of the skin and the tissues underlying the same. It affects the arms, legs and the male and female genitals most commonly.
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Mydriasis Mydriasis vs. Meiosis. Mydriasis is the abnormal prolonged dilation of the pupil in non-physiologic or even in physiologic cause. The exact opposite of this condition is an abnormality of prolonged constriction of the pupil which is called meiosis.
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Elephantiasis Elephantiasis: Introduction. Elephantiasis: Lymphatic obstruction which causes severe swelling in the legs and groin area. It is usually caused by infection with a parasitic worm which is transmitted by mosquito bites. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Elephantiasis is available below.
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Lymphedema Grade 4 (gigantic edema): Also known as elephantiasis, in this stage of lymphedema, the affected extremities are huge, due to almost complete blockage of the lymph channels. Elephantiasis may also affect the head and face.
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elephantiasis True elephantiasis, or elephantiasis filariensis, is most often caused by a slender threadlike filarial parasite, Wuchereria bancrofti, which enters the lymphatic system, causing an obstruction to drainage.The filaria larvae are transmitted by mosquitoes or flies that carry blood infected with them.rue elephantiasis, or elephantiasis filariensis, is most often caused by a slender threadlike filarial parasite, Wuchereria bancrofti, which enters the lymphatic system, causing an obstruction to drainage.
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- Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis) Lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, is best known from dramatic photos of people with grossly enlarged or swollen arms and legs. The disease is caused by parasitic worms, including Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and B. timori, all transmitted by mosquitoes.
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- FILARIASIS. Causative Agent. Filariasis refers to a group of vector-borne infections caused by microscopic, threadlike worms called roundworms or nematodes. The 3 main types are: Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis) due to Wuchereria bancrofti or Brugia malayi.Loiasis (Eye Worm) due to Loa Loa.ilariasis refers to a group of vector-borne infections caused by microscopic, threadlike worms called roundworms or nematodes. The 3 main types are: Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis) due to Wuchereria bancrofti or Brugia malayi.
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Wuchereria bancrofti Two nematode species are associated with elephantiasis, Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi. They are similar in many aspects of their biology. One primary difference is that brugian filariasis is not as widely distributed as is bancroftian filariasis, although the distributions of the two diseases overlap in many areas.
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Elephantiasis The blockage causes swelling in the legs or other parts of the body, making these body parts appear large and puffy, or elephant-like. Elephantiasis is not elephant man disease, which is an inherited condition with completely different causes and symptoms.
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- Summary. Myiasis is a parasitic infestation of the skin that is caused by maggots, which are the developing larvae of the flies. Myiasis is mainly an infection of animals. But it may also affect humans, particularly those who live in rural, tropical and sub-tropical areas.yiasis is caused by the maggots of the flies. It is usually a condition of animals but occasionally humans may also get infected. There are numerous flies whose maggots can cause Myiasis.
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Parasite Causes Elephantiasis Monsters Inside Me Parasite Causes Elephantiasis The filariasis parasite is a roundworm called W. bancrofti. It's commonly carried by mosquitoes in the tropics. If kept in your system untreated it can cause massive swelling of the legs and feet, even elephantiasis.02:27.he filariasis parasite is a roundworm called W. bancrofti. It's commonly carried by mosquitoes in the tropics. If kept in your system untreated it can cause massive swelling of the legs and feet, even elephantiasis. Comments.
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Practice Essentials Large hydroceles and scrotal elephantiasis can be managed with surgical excision. Correcting gross limb elephantiasis with surgery is less successful and may necessitate multiple procedures and skin grafting. Onchocerciasis. Nodulectomy with local anesthetic is a common treatment to reduce skin and eye complications.
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Enterobiasis Enterobiasis (medical condition): Pinworms, also called threadworms, typically infect the bowel of children in tropical areas. Enterobiasis: See also: Pinworm: Enterobiasis: Infection with nematodes of the genus ENTEROBIUS; E. vermicularis, the pinworm of man, causes a crawling sensation and pruritus. This condition results in scratching the area, occasionally causing scarification. Enterobiasis: Infection with nematodes of the genus ENTEROBIUS; E. vermicularis, the pinworm of man, causes a crawling sensation and pruritus.
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Elephantiasis The disease is caused by the filarial worm, which is transmitted from human to human via the female mosquito when it takes a blood meal. Elephantiasis is a syndrome caused by infection with a nematode parasite called the filarial worm. The parasite grows into an adult worm that lives in the lymphatic system of humans.
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-iasis -iasis, suffix meaning the formation or presence of an abnormal condition or disease: dicrocoeliasis, elephantiasis.
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WELCOME!Letâs Stay Connected. Sign-Up to receive breaking rare disease information, news and stories right to your inbox! (We value your privacy. Your email address will not be shared.)SIGN ME UP Causes. Elephantiasis is caused by obstruction of the lymph vessels of the lymphatic system. As lymph moves through the lymphatic system, it is filtered by a network of small structures known as lymph nodes that help to remove microorganisms (e.g., viruses, bacteria, etc.) and other foreign bodies.
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Elephantiasis Severe Lymphedema Causes Giant Elephant Legs, Huge Arms In most cases, the severe lymphedema that causes elephantiasis is the result of filarial worms blocking fluid draining passages within your lymphatic system. Thus, fluid builds up in your tissue and the outcome is enormous swelling. In the legs it bears a resemblance to those of an elephant.
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Elephantitis Non-filarial elephantiasis is non-parasitic and is caused by the exposure to intense form of volcanic ashes. People who walk barefoot on the soil may receive the poisonous chemicals present in the soil which would eventually affect the lymphatic system and cause swelling.
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ENTAMOEBA HISTOLYTICA Amebiasis is a disease caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It can affect anyone, although it is more common in people who live in tropical areas with poor sanitary conditions. Diagnosis can be difficult because other parasites can look very similar to E. histolytica when seen under a microscope.mebiasis is a disease caused by the parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It can affect anyone, although it is more common in people who live in tropical areas with poor sanitary conditions. Diagnosis can be difficult because other parasites can look very similar to E. histolytica when seen under a microscope.