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Filariasis classification
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Filariasis disease can be classified based on the site of infection. A group of these worms infect the lymphatic vessels causing lymphatic filariasis, others infect serous cavities and subcutaneous tissues.
Filariasis can be also classified into acute and chronic filariasis based on the duration of symptoms.
Classification
Classification
- Based on the site of infection, filariasis is classified into:[1]
- Lymphatic filariasis
- Subcutaneous filariasis
- Serous cavities filariasis
References
References
- ā Lazareth I (2002). “[Classification of lymphedema]”. Rev Med Interne. 23 Suppl 3: 375sā378s. PMIDĀ 12162199.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [2] Omodamola Aje B.Sc, M.D. [3]