filariasis

Definition

A group of infectious tropical diseases caused by thread-like parasitic roundworms that are transmitted to humans by the bites of mosquitoes or other insects.

Etymology

The term is derived from the New Latin word 'filaria' (a thread-like worm) combined with the suffix '-iasis', which is used in medical terminology to denote a pathological condition or disease state.

In the news

The article mentions lymphatic filariasis as one of the specific diseases for which Egypt has received international certification for elimination, highlighting the success of its public health programs.

Egypt highlights health reform gains, calls for stronger global cooperation against rising health threats

Egypt Today

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