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Lymphatic filariasis causes
Introduction
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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.
References
References
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