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What is Elephantiasis?
It is also called Filariasis. It is caused by Filarial parasite. We can say its a cousin of Malaria. it causes blockade of lymphatic system and there by lymphedema and thicking of skin and subcutaneous tissues causing pachydermatitis.
Questions and answers on "Elephantiasis"
sir i am suffering from elephantiasis leg any permenant treatment in XXXXXXX
MD Brief Answer:
Consult Akruti Hospitals.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.
I understand your concern.
You need to consult a Plastic surgeon for surgical...
I am staying with a person suffering from Elephantiasis, should I be concern? Should I do a test to see I have also infected with the disease. What...
MD Hi i do not think elephantiasis is contagious.it is caused by bite of culex mosquito.it can be diagnosed by seeing the filarial worm in the blood...
