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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ECHINOCOCCOSIS OR HYDATID DISEASE Infection in humans is caused by larva of Echinococcus granulosus. The definitive hosts are dogs. ECHINOCOCCOSIS OR HYDATID DISEASE Infection in humans Eggs’are passed in the faeces of dogs. Cysts develop in man after ingestion of eggs. HYDATID DISEASE Infection in humans is caused by larva of Echinococcus...
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all about Leishmaniasis or Kala-azar Diagnosis signs and symptoms with treatment and classification of Leishmaniasis or Kala-azar Leishmaniasis or Kala-azar Diagnosis signs and symptoms with treatment Leishmaniasis or Kala-azar is a disease caused by protozoa called Leishmania. Leishmaniasis or Kala-azar is a vector-borne disease. Rodents are reservoir hosts and...
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