What is Wuchereria bancrofti? (Meaning & Information)
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Medical Condition Term Explained: A white threadlike worm which causes elephantiasis, lymphangitis, and chyluria by interfering with the lymphatic circulation. The microfilaria are found in the circulating blood and are carried by mosquitoes.