Where Is Wuchereria Bancrofti Found?

Wuchereria bancrofti, occurring in tropical Africa, parts of Central and South America, as well in South-East Asia, Brugia malayi, occurring in South and South-East Asia, as well as Brugia timori (occurring on the island of Timor) are the causative agents of lymphatic filarioses.

Where is wuchereria Bancrofti in the body?

Wuchereria bancrofti is a filarial worm found in the lymph nodes of humans causing a lymphatic filariasis called Bancroft's filariasis.

How do you get wuchereria Bancrofti?

MODE OF TRANSMISSION: The disease is usually transmitted through the bite of an infectious mosquito. Overall there are 6 genera and 70 species of mosquitoes responsible for the spread of Wuchereria bancrofti(1). INCUBATION PERIOD: The incubation period is variable and often difficult to determine.

James H. Sterling

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