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Review
. 2019 Jun;54(2):181-192.
doi: 10.1016/j.cnur.2019.02.007. Epub 2019 Mar 27.

Lymphatic Filariasis

Gayle B Lourens  1 , Denise K Ferrell  2
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Lymphatic Filariasis

Gayle B Lourens et al. Nurs Clin North Am. 2019 Jun.

Abstract

Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a parasitic infection that is spread by mosquitos infected with worm larvae. Several factors will affect the global prevalence of LF in the future. A growing body of evidence suggests that climate change will influence the spread of parasitic diseases and their vectors. Lymphatic filariasis is the leading cause of permanent disfigurement and the second most common cause of long-term disability in the world.

Keywords: Larvae; Lymphatic filariasis; Mosquito; Parasite.

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