| Literature DB >> 31027660 |
Gayle B Lourens1, Denise K Ferrell2.
Abstract
Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a parasitic infection that is spread by mosquitos infected with worm larvae. Several factors will affect the global prevalence of LF in the future. A growing body of evidence suggests that climate change will influence the spread of parasitic diseases and their vectors. Lymphatic filariasis is the leading cause of permanent disfigurement and the second most common cause of long-term disability in the world.Entities:
Keywords: Larvae; Lymphatic filariasis; Mosquito; Parasite
Mesh:
Year: 2019 PMID: 31027660 DOI: 10.1016/j.cnur.2019.02.007
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nurs Clin North Am ISSN: 0029-6465 Impact factor: 1.208