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Elephantiasis- ''Wuchereria bancrofti'' is a thread like nematode found in the tropics of South Asia, Africa and tropical regions of the Americas. Elephantiasis is a disfiguring disease that is caused by the blockage of the lymphatic vessels.The disease is characterized by lymphedema of the arms, legs, breasts, and genitalia. Through the inflammation the skin loses its elasticity.<ref name="Medical Parasitology" /> | Elephantiasis- ''Wuchereria bancrofti'' is a thread like nematode found in the tropics of South Asia, Africa and tropical regions of the Americas. Elephantiasis is a disfiguring disease that is caused by the blockage of the lymphatic vessels.The disease is characterized by lymphedema of the arms, legs, breasts, and genitalia. Through the inflammation the skin loses its elasticity.<ref name="Medical Parasitology" /> | ||
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