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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Filariasis is caused by nematodes (roundworms) that inhabit the lymphatics and subcutaneous tissues. [[Wuchereria bancrofti]] and [[Brugia malayi]] are the main cause of filariasis. | |||
==Causes== | |||
Eight main species infect humans. | |||
* [[Wuchereria bancrofti]] | |||
* [[Brugia malayi]] | |||
* [[Onchocerca volvulus]] | |||
* [[Loa loa]] | |||
* [[Mansonella perstans]] | |||
* [[M. streptocerca]] | |||
* [[M. ozzardi]] | |||
* [[Brugia timori]] | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Filariasis is caused by nematodes (roundworms) that inhabit the lymphatics and subcutaneous tissues. Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi are the main cause of filariasis.
Causes
Eight main species infect humans.
- Wuchereria bancrofti
- Brugia malayi
- Onchocerca volvulus
- Loa loa
- Mansonella perstans
- M. streptocerca
- M. ozzardi
- Brugia timori