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Article: Filariasis
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- Complete Human Diseases and Conditions
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Filariasis
What Is Filariasis?
How Common Is the Infection?
Is Filariasis Contagious?
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of the Disease?
Making the Diagnosis
What Is the Treatment for Filariasis?
How Long Does the Disease Last and What Are the Complications?
Can Filariasis Be Prevented?
Resources
Filariasis (fih-luh-RYE-uh-sis) is a tropical disease caused by tiny worms.
KEYWORDS
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Brugia malayl
Brugia timorl
Elephantiasis
Filariae
Lymphatic system
Mosquito-borne illnesses
Nematodes
Parasites
Roundworms
Travel-related illnesses
Wuchereria bancrofti
What Is Filariasis?
Filariasis is caused by ...