Elephantiasis by Wuchereria bancrofti is caused by lymphatic obstruction, leading to chronic edema and disfigurement. Symptoms can appear 9-12 months after the bite.
La elefantiasis por Wuchereria bancrofti es causada por la obstrucción linfática, lo que lleva a edema crónico y desfiguración. Los síntomas pueden aparecer de 9 a 12 meses después de la picadura.
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