W Bancrofti (filariasis)

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  • Worm (filaria)

Etiology

  • Spread by mosquitoes

Risk Factors

  • Tropics/sub-tropics

Symptoms

  • Most are asx and wont have sequelae
  • Some will have acute f, c, adenopathy
  • Filaria invade lymphatics, after years→ lymphedema from obstruction of channels

Physical Exam Findings

  • In some, chronic lymphedema
  • Local adenopathy

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