Presentation A. Introduction to
lymphatic filariasis
pathophysiology and disease
Introduction: Purpose of the module
Illustrations courtesy of the USAID-funded MMDP Project led by Helen Keller International
Lokasi cacing W. bancrofti pada orang
dewasa
Sistem Limfe
Asymptomatic:
microfilaraemia
subclinical lymphatic damage
Chronic:
lymphoedema (or elephantiasis)
hydrocele
Acute:
adenolymphangitis (ADL) or acute attacks
Asymptomatic
Lymphoedema Hydrocele
(elephantiasis)
Chronic disease ‒ Spectrum of lymphoedema
Lymphoedèmes
Acute
Swelling attacks (LE) Folds
Elephantiase
Knobs
“Mossy lesions”
Acute Attack
Chronic disease ‒ Hydrocele
Normal Hydrocele
Acute disease ‒ Acute attack
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Courtesy: G. Dreyer
Disease
Infection Lymphoedema Acute attacks
progression
Disease
Infection Lymphoedema Acute Attack
Progression
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