FILARIA BANCROFTI Meaning and
Definition
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Filaria bancrofti is a species of parasitic worm that causes a medical condition known as lymphatic filariasis. It is considered one of the most common and widespread causes of this disease, which affects millions of people worldwide, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. Filaria bancrofti belongs to the family Onchocercidae and is primarily transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes, such as the Anopheles and Culex species.
Once inside the human body, the adult female worms of Filaria bancrofti reside in the lymphatic system, particularly in the lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels. There, they can produce thousands of microscopic larvae called microfilariae, which circulate in the bloodstream and can be taken up by mosquitoes during a blood meal. These microfilariae develop within the mosquito into infectious larvae, completing the life cycle of the parasite.
Lymphatic filariasis caused by Filaria bancrofti can lead to various symptoms, including swelling of the extremities, known as lymphedema, and thickening and inflammation of the skin, called elephantiasis. In some cases, the infection can also affect the kidneys, leading to renal disorders. The disease is a major public health concern, often causing disability and social stigma for affected individuals.
Prevention and control of Filaria bancrofti and lymphatic filariasis involve various strategies, including insecticide-treated bed nets to reduce mosquito bites, regular mass drug administration with specific anti-parasitic medications, and managing the breeding sites of mosquitoes. Effective control measures have been successful in reducing the prevalence of this disease in some regions, but further efforts are necessary to eliminate the transmission of Filaria bancrofti and
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F. sanguinis hominis, F. nocturna, a nematode worm, the adult of which inhabits the lymphatic vessels; the larvae are found in the peripheral blood-vessels during the night but not during the day; the parasite is transmitted by the mosquito; chyluria, hematuria, anemia, lymph-scrotum, and other symptoms may be caused by the worm.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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Etymology of FILARIA BANCROFTI
The word "Filaria bancrofti" has a Latin-based etymology.
"Filaria" comes from the Latin word "filaris", which means "thread-like" or "filamentous". This term refers to the long, thread-like appearance of the microorganism.
"Bancrofti" is named after the British parasitologist Joseph Bancroft, who first described and studied the parasitic worm. The suffix "-i" denotes the species being named after a person.
