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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [2]

Overview

Filariasis disease can be classified based on the site of infection. It is caused by different types of roundworms that infect a particular site in the body. A group of these worms infect the lymphatic vessels causing lymphatic filariasis. Others infect serous cavities and subcutaneous tissues. It can be also classified into acute and chronic filariasis.

Classification

• Based on the site of infection, filariasis is classified into:
  • Lymphatic filariasis
  • Subcutaneous filariasis
  • Serous cavities filariasis

• Based on the duration of infection, filariasis is classified into:
  • Acute filariasis
  • Chronic filariasis