Routh H B, Bhowmik K R
Department of Dermatology, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dermatol Clin. 1994 Oct;12(4):719-27.
Filariasis is found in many tropical and subtropical countries. Approximately 10% of patients with filariasis enter the end stage of the disease known as elephantiasis. The obstruction of the lymphatic system leads to massive swelling and ulceration, especially of the legs, causing deformity and difficulty in movement and function. The condition is preventable with control of the vector and early drug therapy.
丝虫病在许多热带和亚热带国家都有发现。大约10%的丝虫病患者会进入被称为象皮病的疾病终末期。淋巴系统阻塞会导致大面积肿胀和溃疡，尤其是腿部，从而造成畸形以及行动和功能困难。通过控制病媒和早期药物治疗，这种疾病是可以预防的。
