Elephantiasis+(Wuchereria+bancrofti)+Matt+and+Carolyn

Elephantiasis is a parasitic disease which is transmitted from human to human by mosquito bites. It is a disease that is characterized by the thickening of the skin and underlying tissues, especially in the legs and genitals. Lymphatic Filariasis : It is the most common form of elephantiasis which is caused by a parasitic disease resulting from a bite from an infected mosquito. Lymphatic filariasis affects people primarily in the tropics and is concentrated in Africa. Elephantiasis is caused by several different types of parasitic worms, including Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and B. timori. Other situations that can lead to elephantiasis are: Signs & Symptoms of Elephantiasis In many cases, symptoms of elephantiasis do not appear until years after infection. As the parasites accumulate in the blood vessels, they can restrict circulation and cause fluid to build up in surrounding tissues. Symptoms can appear 5-18 months after a mosquito bite.
 * A protozoan disease called leishmaniasis
 * A repeated streptococcal infection
 * The surgical removal of lymph nodes (usually to prevent the spread of cancer)
 * A hereditary birth defect