The upcoming discussion will update you about the difference between classical and occult filariasis. Difference # Classical Filariasis: i. Cause: Growing worms and adults. ii. Basic lesions: An acute inflammation followed by an epitheloid granuloma surrounding the adult worm of W. bancrofti. iii. Organs concerned: Lymphatic system (i.e., lymph vessel and lymph node) iv. Microfilaria: […]
Classical and Occult Filariasis | Differences
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Disorders Caused Due to Filarial Disease
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The following points highlight the three major disorders caused due to filarial disease. The disorders are: 1. Elephantiasis 2. Hydrocele 3. Chyluria. Disorder # 1. Elephantiasis: The condition is due to hyperplasia of skin and connective tissue, specially involving scrotum, legs and arms. Elephantiasis is the result in many cases of filariasis where in profuse […]