Filaria Nematode worm Disease of Lymphatic Systems Transmitted by Mosquitoes Filariasis Massive swelling, esp. of the genitalia and lower extremities, resulting from obstruction of lymphatic vessels, for example by filarial parasites, malignancies, neurofibromatosis, or a familial congenital disease (Milroy’s disease). Prolonged swelling can cause an increase in...
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