Tag: risk factors for elephantiasis

Elephantiasis Definition and Description of Elephantiasis Elephantiasis is a pathological condition characterized by the abnormal enlargement of body parts, most commonly the limbs and genitals. This condition is primarily caused by the obstruction of the lymphatic system due to parasitic infections, specifically lymphatic filariasis, which is caused by thread-like worms transmitted through mosquito bites. The…