Winter’s Impacts on Filariasis wounds : Its Symptoms & Management
Filariasis wounds are caused by infection with parasitic worms, primarily Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori, transmitted through mosquito bites. The infection affects the lymphatic system, leading to swelling, inflammation, and tissue damage. Over time, chronic lymphatic dysfunction causes lymphedema, resulting in painful, swollen limbs and the formation of wounds. Secondary bacterial infections can … Read more
