Elephantiasis

What is elephantiasis? Elephantiasis, also known as lymphatic filariasis, is a disease that can cause arms and legs to swell, and skin to become hard and thick like an elephant’s. It is spread by infected mosquitoes and affects millions of people in tropical areas, but you cannot catch it in Australia. What are the symptoms of elephantiasis? Most infected people do not have any obvious symptoms, but they may still suffer damage to the lymph system and kidneys. They can still contribute to the spreading of the parasite. Because elephantiasis affects the lymph system, it can lead to swelling in some people,