Wuchereria bancrofti - Wikipedia
Wuchereria bancrofti is a filarial (arthropod-borne) nematode (roundworm) that is the major cause of lymphatic filariasis. It is one of the three parasitic worms, together with Brugia malayi and B. timori , that infect the lymphatic system to cause lymphatic filariasis.
CDC - DPDx - Lymphatic Filariasis - Centers for Disease Control …
The microfilariae of Wuchereria bancrofti are sheathed and measure 240—300 µm in stained blood smears and 275—320 µm in 2% formalin. They have a gently curved body, and a tail that is tapered to a point.
Lymphatic filariasis - World Health Organization (WHO)
2024年11月21日 · Wuchereria bancrofti, which is responsible for 90% of the cases; Brugia malayi, which causes most of the remainder of the cases; Brugia timori, which also causes the disease. Adult worms nest in the lymphatic vessels and disrupt the …
Bancroftian Filariasis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年7月31日 · Bancroftian filariasis is a mosquito-borne disease caused by the nematode Wuchereria bancrofti. The disease is the second most common cause of disability worldwide after leprosy. WHO is to target the elimination of the disease by 2020.
Wuchereria bancrofti - Morphology, Life Cycle, Epidemiology ...
2024年10月1日 · Wuchereria bancrofti is a parasitic nematode belonging to the group of filarial worms, which are primarily transmitted by mosquito vectors. It plays a significant role in the global burden of lymphatic filariasis, a debilitating condition that primarily affects the lymphatic system.
Clinical Overview of Lymphatic Filariasis | Filarial Worms | CDC
2024年5月13日 · Lymphatic filariasis can be caused by three species of mosquito-borne filarial nematodes: Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and B. timori. However, about 90% of cases are caused by W. bancrofti, also known as Bancroftian filariasis.
Bancroftian and Brugian Lymphatic Filariasis - MSD Manuals
Lymphatic filariasis is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti (about 90% of cases), Brugia malayi, or B. timori. Transmission is by mosquitoes. Infective larvae from the mosquito migrate to the lymphatics, where they develop into threadlike adult worms within 6 to 12 months. Females are 80 to 100 mm long; males are about 40 mm long.
Lymphatic filariasis (Elephantiasis) - World Health Organization …
2024年10月4日 · Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a painful and profoundly disfiguring disease. It is caused by infection with parasites classified as nematodes (roundworms) of the family Filariodidea that are transmitted through the bites of …
Wuchereria bancrofti (Lymphatic filariasis) - Osmosis
Symptoms of lymphatic filariasis can take years to develop and include swelling of the limbs, genitals, and breasts, as well as fever, chills, and pain. Chronic swelling and inflammation can lead to a disfiguring condition called elephantiasis, …
Filariasis | Description, Cause, Transmission, Symptoms,
2024年11月8日 · The term filariasis is commonly used to designate Bancroftian filariasis, caused by Wuchereria bancrofti, organisms that are widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions of the world and are transmitted to humans by mosquitoes, usually Culex quinquefasciatus.