Lymphatic filariasis is caused by infection with nematodes (round worms) of the family Filariodidea. There are three types of these thread-like filarial worms.
淋巴丝虫病的发病是因感染丝虫目线虫(圆形)引起。
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It can occur following any trauma, infection or surgery that disrupts the lymphatic channels or results in the loss of lymph nodes.