Lymphatic Filariasis

Lymphatic Filariasis (LF), often known as elephantiasis, is a devastating parasitic infection spread by mosquitoes that affects 120 million people in 83 countries around the world.

The disease, a leading cause of permanent disability in the third world, is caused by thousands of tiny parasitic worms that invade, and breed in the human lymphatic system. As a result, the lymphatic system's reduced ability to perform its complex functions causes the surrounding tissue (usually of...
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Lymphatic Filariasis (LF), often known as elephantiasis, is a devastating parasitic infection spread by mosquitoes that affects 120 million people in 83 countries around the world.

The disease, a leading cause of permanent disability in the third world, is caused by thousands of tiny parasitic worms that invade, and breed in the human lymphatic system. As a result, the lymphatic system's reduced ability to perform its complex functions causes the surrounding tissue (usually of the legs) to distend. The distention is permanent if not treated in the early stages of the disease.

A leading partner in the Global Alliance to eliminate lymphatic filariasis is GlaxoSmithKline who are offering their time, experience and money to help treat one billion people at risk.
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