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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Kalsang Dolma, M.B.B.S.[2]

## Overview[edit | edit source]

Most infected people are asymptomatic and will never develop clinical symptoms, despite the fact that the parasite damages the lymph system. A small percentage of persons will develop lymphedema. Filarial infection can also cause pulmonary tropical eosinophilia syndrome. Most people develop these clinical manifestations years after being infected.

## History and Symptoms[edit | edit source]

* Although the parasite damages the lymph system, most infected people have no symptoms and will never develop clinical symptoms. These people do not know they have lymphatic filariasis unless tested.
* Elephantiasis (frequently in the lower extremities)
* Scrotal swelling and scrotal elephantiasis (patients with Wuchereria bancrofti)
* Fever
* Filarial infection can also cause pulmonary tropical eosinophilia syndrome, although this syndrome is typically found in persons living with the disease in Asia. Symptoms of pulmonary tropical eosinophilia syndrome include
* Nocturnal cough
* Wheezing
* Shortness of breath

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