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Lymphatic filariasis causes

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Overview

Overview

Lymphatic Filariasis is caused by nematodes (roundworms) that inhabit the lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes of a human host. Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi and Brugia timori cause lymphatic filariasis.

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