Is filariasis a nutritional disorder? Debunking the myth
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According to the World Health Organization, over 657 million people in 39 countries still require preventive chemotherapy for lymphatic filariasis. While often associated with poverty and malnutrition, the core question remains: is filariasis a nutritional disorder? The definitive answer is no; it is a parasitic infection caused by nematodes transmitted by mosquitoes.
