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attacksmoreregionalProgressiveenlargementfissuringexcrescenceswormslesswithbloodmovingwetsamplebloodmethodadministrationlinkedcasesXenodiagnosisUltrasonographythelymphatic. Module 1 Background. Learning objectives. By the end of this module, you should . be able to answer the questions:. What is . lymphatic filariasis (LF)?. What is the . Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF)?. The lymphatic system consists of:. lymphatic vessels which drain excess fluid from the tissues and return it to the cardiovascular system. lymphatic organs such as lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen, thymus gland and red bone marrow that assist in immunity . By Morgan McBride. Lymphatic . Filariasis is one of the oldest known diseases. “In 1997, the World Health Assembly called upon Member States to develop national plans that would lead to the elimination of LF. In 2000, the World Health Organization (WHO) established the Global . Mike Clark, M.D.. Lymphatic System. Composed of . lymphoid cells, tissues, organs, and vessels. The function of the lymphatic system is to . (1) fight infection (2) carry lipids absorbed from the GI tract to the bloodstream and (3) return fluids and plasma proteins that escaped from the bloodstream back to the bloodstream . a network of . vessels and organs that filters and returns interstitial fluid to blood circulation. . It prevents fluid build-up (edema). It protects the body against pathogens. . It . absorbs fats from the intestine and . Lecture 4 Histology . Dr.Widad.J.H. .. The Immune Response. T cells = cellular immunity; function to. amplify the inflammatory response. B cells = . Grace . Metry. , Meg Phillips, Rachel . Forcillo. , and Anna . Nevison. Lymphatic System. The lymphatic system aids the immune system in removing and destroying waste, debris, dead blood cells, pathogens, toxins, and cancer cells. . The Lymphatic System. Works closely with the immune system to protect and maintain the health of the body. Functions. (3 primary). Absorbing fats and fat soluble vitamins from the small intestine. Removes waste from the tissues. Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques by . Kisner. and Colby. . 5. th. . Edition, Pages 834 - 847. .. Goodman and Snyder, page 315.. Reference: Therapeutic Modalities in Rehabilitation, 3. Chapter 12: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems. Primary Function. Remains on the . lookout for foreign invaders . that can . cause infection and disease. .. Parts of the lymphatic system. Lymphatic vessels. Ssali. and Amina Ibrahim Hassan. What is elephantiasis?. Lymphatic filariasis and non-filariasis.  Lymphatic Filariasis is caused by parasitic worms known as filarial worms, transmitted by female anopheles and Culex mosquitoes.. . . Antonius yafit. . Aliong. . . Andry yadie syafutra. . . Ade gofur. . Beny fitriono. . Tri pinayanti. Sekolah tinggi ilmu kesehatan ( STIKes ). Kapuas Raya Sintang. Sejarah. . Penyakit. As the adult worms grow within the lymphatic system, the vessels become dilated through mechanisms not entirely understood (Addiss and Brady, 200). What is clear is that this dilatation makes Filariasis. Arun. R . Nair.M.D. (. Hom. ). Associate Professor . Dept. of Practice of Medicine. I. NTRODUCTION. Filarial . worms . are . nematodes . that dwell in the subcutaneous . tissues . and the .