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Information: Lymphatic filariasis is also known as elephantiasis. It is a disease of the tropics characterized by grotesque swelling of the limbs and male genitalia. The disease is caused by thread-like, parasitic filarial worms, Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi an
Lymphatic Filariasis Sites:
Division of Parasitic Diseases - Lymphatic filariasis Division of Parasitic Diseases - Lymphatic filariasis: Information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Lymphatic Filariasis) http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/lymphaticfilariasis/
Global Alliance to Eliiminate Lymphatic Filariasis Global Alliance to Eliiminate Lymphatic Filariasis: Describes the disease, its epidemiology (including countries where it is endemic), prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment; and international efforts to eradicate it. (Lymphatic Filariasis) http://www.filariasis.org/
Lymphatic Filariasis Facts Lymphatic Filariasis Facts: Features cause, signs and symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and prevention. (Lymphatic Filariasis) http://www.astdhpphe.org/infect/Lymphfil.html
Liverpool Lymphatic Filariasis Support Centre Liverpool Lymphatic Filariasis Support Centre: Extensive information about elephantiasis and its treatment. Includes video and audio presentations. (Lymphatic Filariasis) http://www.filariasis.org.uk/
GlaxoSmithKline: Lymphatic Filariasis Programme GlaxoSmithKline: Lymphatic Filariasis Programme: Detailed information about the disease, its history, and treatment. (Lymphatic Filariasis) http://www.gsk.com/filariasis/
Filariasis.net Filariasis.net: Features news releases, studies, and a forum. (Lymphatic Filariasis) http://www.filariasis.net/
Lymphatic filariasis Lymphatic filariasis: Detailed information from the World Health Organization. (Lymphatic Filariasis) http://www.who.int/health-topics/lymphfil.htm
Pac Elf Pac Elf: A group whose goal is eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis in the South Pacific by the year 2010. (Lymphatic Filariasis) http://www.pacelf.org/
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Information: Lymphatic filariasis is also known as elephantiasis. It is a disease of the tropics characterized by grotesque swelling of the limbs and male genitalia. The disease is caused by thread-like, parasitic filarial worms, Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi an
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