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Revision as of 17:31, 2 January 2013

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

Filariasis is caused by nematodes (roundworms) that inhabit the lymphatics and subcutaneous tissues. Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi are the main cause of filariasis.

Eight main species infect humans.

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 ==Overview==
-Filariasis is caused by [[nematode]]s (roundworms) that inhabit the lymphatics and [[subcutaneous tissue]]s.  [[Wuchereria bancrofti]] and [[Brugia malayi]] are the main cause of filariasis.
+Filariasis is caused by [[nematode]]s ([[roundworm]]s) that inhabit the [[lymphatic]]s and [[subcutaneous tissue]]s.  [[Wuchereria bancrofti]] and [[Brugia malayi]] are the main cause of filariasis.
 ==Causes==