Filariasis

Abstract

Filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by the parasite of filaria. In China, the prevalent filariasis is commonly caused by the parasite of Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi. The early clinical symptoms of filariasis mainly include lymphangitis and lymphadenitis, while the advanced clinical symptoms include lymphatic obstruction and its related symptoms. In this chapter, we focus on fi lariasis caused by the parasite of Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi.