Question

A person suffering from Elephantiasis has an abnormally increased swelling in his lower limbs. What could be the reason for the swelling?

Answer 1

Answer:

It's caused by parasitic worms, and can spread from person to person through mosquitoes. Elephantiasis causes swelling of the scrotum, legs, or breasts. Elephantiasis is considered a neglected tropical disease (NTD). It's more common in tropical and subtropical areas of the world, including Africa and Southeast Asia.

Answer 2

Elephantiasis. Elephantiasis is a severe swelling of the lower limbs and trunk that results from the blockage of the lower lymphatic vessels by the microfilariae of the worms Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi (Plate 22-5)....