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FILARIASIS BY: R.J. MAREK. WHAT IS FILARIASIS? Filariasis is a condition caused by the filarial Worm. This parasite is transmitted through mosquitos.

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1 FILARIASIS BY: R.J. MAREK

2 WHAT IS FILARIASIS? Filariasis is a condition caused by the filarial Worm. This parasite is transmitted through mosquitos. Mosquitos Suck.

3 SYMPTOMS Symptoms include but are not limited to Fever Chills Headaches Skin lesions Major swelling of the legs

4 PREVENTION Use a mosquito net Cover as much skin as possible with clothing Spray exposed skin with mosquito repellant. This dude is prepped

5 RECENT ADVANCES Doctors and scientists are currently working on new ways to test for filariais


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