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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmed Elsaiey, MBBCH [2] Omodamola Aje B.Sc, M.D. [3]

## Overview

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Filariasis disease can be classified based on the site of infection. A group of these worms infect the lymphatic vessels causing lymphatic filariasis, others infect serous cavities and subcutaneous tissues.

Filariasis can be also classified into acute and chronic filariasis based on the duration of symptoms.

## Classification

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* Based on the site of infection, filariasis is classified into:[1]
* Lymphatic filariasis
* Subcutaneous filariasis
* Serous cavities filariasis

* Based on the duration of infection, filariasis is classified into:
* Acute filariasis
* Chronic filariasis

## References

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1. ↑ Lazareth I (2002). "[Classification of lymphedema]". Rev Med Interne. 23 Suppl 3: 375s–378s. PMID 12162199.