The Role of Mosquitoes in Filariasis

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2025-11-07 10:37:09 -

Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a neglected tropical disease caused primarily by the parasitic worms Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi and Brugia timori. It affects lymphatic vessels in humans, often leading to chronic manifestations such as lymphedema, hydrocele and even elephantiasis.Crucially, the transmission and continuation of filariasis depend on mosquitoes the insect vectors that connect...

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