title: Filariasis.
abstract: Filariasis is found in many tropical and subtropical countries. Approximately 10% of patients with filariasis enter the end stage of the disease known as elephantiasis. The obstruction of the lymphatic system leads to massive swelling and ulceration, especially of the legs, causing deformity and difficulty in movement and function. The condition is preventable with control of the vector and early drug therapy.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
authors: H B
authors: HB
authors: Routh
authors: K R
authors: KR
authors: Bhowmik
mesh_terms: D000969:Antinematodal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000977:Antiparasitic Agents; D004605:Elephantiasis, Filarial / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D005368:Filariasis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D009855:Onchocerciasis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012876:Skin Diseases, Parasitic / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D014329:Tropical Climate
chemical_list: D000969:Antinematodal Agents; D000977:Antiparasitic Agents