2006-08-31 12:07:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Elephantiasis, most commonly the parasitic form lymphatic filiarisis, is a devestating problems in many regions of the world. The blockage of lymphatic vessels leads to terrible disfigurement and loss of limb function. Some regions of Africa have large populations of people suffering from the disease, both the parasitic and non-parasitic forms.
2006-09-01 01:03:00 · answer #1 · answered by Gene Guy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just asked my wife, a Registered Nurse. She doesn't think there is a cure for it but not considered a big problem because it is not widespread.
Glad you asked I had forgotten all about that.
Hope you don't have it
2006-08-31 12:21:58 · answer #2 · answered by fred f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elephantits only really occurs in developing countries, especially in Africa. It can be a huge problem (no pun intended), affecting entire villages.
2006-08-31 12:17:14 · answer #3 · answered by DoctorBill 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as far as i know its one of those super rare conditions affecting like 1 in a million or something...
2006-08-31 12:25:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The correct term is PROTEUS SYNDROME. I think that there are cases, but the are very rare.
2006-09-04 08:19:34 · answer #5 · answered by David 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your pet elephant has become a big problem why not give it to the zoo?
2006-08-31 12:10:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If my kn*b is anything to go by!
2006-09-01 17:25:22 · answer #7 · answered by pauld81 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A mammoth one!!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-31 12:12:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋