Biology, asked by anitabhatia, 1 year ago

What is elephantiasis

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Answered by Anonymous

Elephantiasis refers to a parasitic infection that causes extreme swelling in the arms and legs.

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Elephantiasis is the terminal condition of filariasis.... During lymphoedema condition of parasitic infection by Wuchereria bancrofti(filarial worm) ,the fibroblasts accumulate in the tissues and form the fibrous tissue.In severe conditions,the sweat glands on the skin in infected regions disintegrate and the skin becomes rough.This terminal condition is referred to as ELEPHANTIASIS...

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