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Filariasis

Filariasis is a tropical and subtropical disease caused by parasitic worms known as filarial worms. It is spread by mosquitoes and infects the lymphatic vessels leading to severe swelling, disfigurement and disability. Filariasis is an important public health problem in many countries, particularly in the tropics an…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 13× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2690-6759 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Filariasis is a tropical and subtropical disease caused by parasitic worms known as filarial worms. It is spread by mosquitoes and infects the lymphatic vessels leading to severe swelling, disfigurement and disability. Filariasis is an important public health problem in many countries, particularly in the tropics and subtropics. Treatment is available, however preventative measures such as wearing long-sleeved clothing, using insect repellent and avoiding standing water are important to decrease the risk of infection. Filariasis is an infectious disease that can be managed through proper diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Therefore, it is important to be aware of the risks and take measures to reduce the risk of infection.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 13 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Parasite Research (ISSN 2690-6759).

Journal editorial board
DABBU JAIJYAN · United States Aditya Gupta · United States Naglaa Shalaby · Saudi Arabia

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