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Revision as of 17:24, 19 December 2012

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2]

Overview

The most spectacular symptom of lymphatic filariasis is elephantiasis; thickening of the skin and underlying tissues; which was the first disease discovered to be transmitted by insects. Elephantiasis is caused when the parasites lodge in the lymphatic system. Elephantiasis affects mainly the lower extremities, whereas ears, mucus membranes, and amputation stumps are rarely affected; however, it depends on the species of filaria. W. bancrofti can affect the legs, arms, vulva, breasts, while Brugia timori rarely affects the genitals.

History and Symptoms

Lymphatic filariasis can cause

Elephantiasis (frequently in the lower extremities)

Scrotal swelling and scrotal elephantiasis (patients with Wuchereria bancrofti)

Nocturnal cough

Wheezing

Fever

Onchocerciasis can cause

Pruritus

Dermatitis

The most serious manifestation consists of ocular lesions that can progress to blindness.

Loiasis (Loa loa) can cause

Asymptomatic

Episodic angioedema (Calabar swellings)

Infections by Mansonella perstans can cause

Asymptomatic

Neurologic manifestations

Mansonella streptocerca can cause

Pruritus

Papular eruptions

Pigmentation changes

Mansonella ozzardi can cause symptoms that include

Pulmonary symptoms

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-No symptoms:  These people do not know they have lymphatic filariasis unless tested. A small percentage of persons will develop [[lymphedema]]. This is caused by [[fluid]] collection because of improper functioning of the [[lymph system]] resulting in swelling. This mostly affects the legs, but can also occur in the arms, [[breast]]s, and [[genitalia]]. Most people develop these symptoms years after being infected.
+Lymphatic filariasis can cause
-Elephantiasis: The swelling and the decreased function of the lymph system make it difficult for the body to fight germs and infections. These people will have more [[bacterial]] [[infection]]s in the [[skin]] and [[lymph system]]. This causes hardening and thickening of the skin, which is called [[elephantiasis]].
-Hydrocele:  Men can develop [[hydrocele]] or swelling of the [[scrotum]] due to [[infection]] with one of the [[parasite]]s that causes LF specifically [[Wuchereria bancrofti|W. bancrofti]].
+[[Elephantiasis]] (frequently in the lower extremities)
-Pulmonary tropical eosinophilia syndrome:  Filarial infection can also cause pulmonary tropical eosinophilia syndrome, although this [[syndrome]] is typically found in persons living with the disease in Asia. Symptoms of pulmonary tropical eosinophilia syndrome include [[cough]], [[shortness of breath]], and [[wheezing]].
+Scrotal swelling and scrotal elephantiasis (patients with Wuchereria bancrofti)
+[[Nocturnal cough]]
+[[Wheezing]]
+[[Fever]]
+Onchocerciasis can cause
+[[Pruritus]]
+[[Dermatitis]]
+The most serious manifestation consists of [[ocular]] lesions that can progress to [[blindness]].
+Loiasis (Loa loa) can cause
+Asymptomatic
+Episodic [[angioedema]] (Calabar swellings)
+Infections by Mansonella perstans  can cause
+Asymptomatic
+[[Angioedema]]
+[[Pruritus]]
+[[Fever]]
+[[Headaches]]
+[[Arthralgias]]
+[[Neurologic]] manifestations
+Mansonella streptocerca can cause
+[[Pruritus]]
+Papular eruptions
+[[Pigmentation]] changes
+Mansonella ozzardi can cause symptoms that include
+[[Arthralgias]]
+[[Headaches]]
+[[Fever]]
+[[Pulmonary]] symptoms
+[[Pruritus]]
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