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Other features include thickening of the skin and elephantiasis, which develops gradually with the attack of the lymphatic system.

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Elephantiasis caused by lymphatic filariasis is one of the most common causes of disability in the world.

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Leprosy, however, was still a problem only 20 years ago and elephantiasis is only now almost gone.

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Lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, is a condition characterized by swelling of the lower limbs.

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The charm soon wore off, however, as they had to face the reality of elephantiasis-bearing mosquitos, as well as other unfamiliar tropical diseases.

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Elephantiasis affects mainly the lower extremities, while the ears, mucous membranes, and amputation stumps are affected less frequently.

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As dermal lymphatic stasis progreses, these skin changes become more marked and known as elephantiasis.

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However, this is a misnomer, since elephantiasis literally translates to a disease caused by elephants.

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Elephantiasis is caused by chronic infection by filarial worms in the lymph nodes.

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But because so few are affected by medical conditions like elephantiasis, it somehow becomes acceptable to be so personal and almost invasive.

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