filariasis
സൈദാപ്പേട്ടയിൽ
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Malaria, filariasis , and dengue fever are the three major causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries.
a tropical disease caused by the presence of filarial worms, especially in the lymph vessels where heavy infestation can result in elephantiasis.
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Lymphatic 'filariasis' was classified into acute or chronic disease.
Malaria, 'filariasis' , and dengue fever are the three major causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries.
In 2002, 32 countries used mass drug administration to stop transmission of lymphatic 'filariasis' .
At a time when diseases spread by mosquitoes such as dengue fever and 'filariasis' are on the increase, the experts' warning is alarming.
Lack of awareness regarding all vector-borne diseases like 'filariasis' is the major bottleneck in the promotion of such schemes.
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