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SEACD275. Elephantiasis. Elephantitis is a common mis-hearing of the term, from confusing the ending . -iasis. with the more commonly heard . –it is. ,. . resulting in "Elephantitis" meaning "inflammation of the elephant". The proper medical term for the disease is elephantiasis, and it is caused by . 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)?. -Consists of: Lymph, lymph vessels, lymph nodes and lymphatic tissue. -System works in conjunction with the circulatory system to remove waste and excess fluids from the tissues. -Lymph-a thin watery fluid composed of intercellular and interstitial fluid which forms when plasma diffuses into the tissue spaces. . Lecture 4 Histology . Dr.Widad.J.H. .. The Immune Response. T cells = cellular immunity; function to. amplify the inflammatory response. B cells = . 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)?. QAQA Loti Frequently asked Questions Ð New Hampshire State Department of Education Ð dcherry@ed.state.nh.usQAQANon-UseLevel 1AwarenessLevel 2InfusionLevel 4aExpansionLevel 6Refinement Loti Frequentl test requirements The new shortened the same program requirements before for the shorter test over the months In the 11 2019 materials for the course I The only change you will need the information y A. n . extensive drainage network that helps keep bodily fluid levels in balance and defends the body against infections. .. Together with lymphoid organs and tissues, provide the structural basis of the immune system. vessels,. lymph . nodes. , and lymph tissue. 2. Works with the . circulatory . system. 3. Removes waste and excess . fluid . from the tissues. Overview:. 1. Thin, watery fluid . 2. . Composed of intercellular or interstitial fluid that forms when plasma diffuses into . lymphatic vessels. lymphatic organs. Diffuse Lymphoid Tissue. Dense lymphoid tissue. Discrete lymphoid organ . Thymus/ Lymph node/spleen /Tonsil. Research Springer-Verlag 1986 of lymphatic filariasis in man Connor, J.R. Palmieri, and D.W. Gibson of Infectious and Parasitic Disease Pathology, and World Health Organization of man by lymphatic 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 . diagnosing. . Filariasis. in . humans. . and. . animals. . Veterinary. ELISA. Western . Blots. NovaLisa. OEM. What is . Filariasis. Filariasis. . is a disease caused by parasitic . roundworms. .  . John . B. Muster, Peter D. . Another. Institute of Science, University of Wherever. podoplanin-/- . mouse. wild-type. mouse. Podoplanin.