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2. Brugia malayi - Wikipedia

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   Brugia malayi is a filarial (arthropod-borne) nematode (roundworm), one of the three causative agents of lymphatic filariasis in humans. Lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, is a condition characterized by swelling of the lower limbs.

3. Lymphatic filariasis - Wikipedia

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   Lymphatic filariasis is a human disease caused by parasitic worms known as filarial worms. [2] [3] Usually acquired in childhood, it is a leading cause of permanent disability worldwide, impacting over a hundred million people and manifesting itself in a variety of severe clinical pathologies [6] [7] While most cases have no symptoms, some people develop a syndrome called elephantiasis, which ...

4. Elephantiasis - Wikipedia

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   Elephantiasis, often incorrectly called elephantitis, is the enlargement and hardening of limbs or body parts due to tissue swelling . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It is characterised by edema, hypertrophy , and fibrosis of skin and subcutaneous tissues, due to obstruction of lymphatic vessels ( lymphedema ). [ 2 ]

5. The Best Mosquito Traps For A Swat-Free Summer - AOL

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   Choose a trap with adequate coverage for your specific needs. Type of Trap. There are different types of mosquito traps available, including CO2 traps, UV light traps, propane traps, and electric ...

6. Filariasis - Wikipedia

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   The most spectacular symptom of lymphatic filariasis is elephantiasis – edema with thickening of the skin and underlying tissues—which was the first disease discovered to be transmitted by mosquito bites. [4] Elephantiasis results when the parasites lodge in the lymphatic system. [citation needed]

7. Toxorhynchites rutilus - Wikipedia

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   Toxorhynchites rutilus, also known as the elephant mosquito or treehole predatory mosquito, is a species of mosquito in the family Culicidae. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Unlike most species in the genus that populate the tropics, Tx. rutilus is endemic to temperate regions . [ 5 ]