[Types of filariasis]

On the basis of the work in tropical Africa the authors describe the diseases little known in the Soviet Union: wuchereriosis and onchocerciasis. Wide international contacts with countries of hot climate (Asia, Africa, America) as well as the possibility of infection of Soviet people living in these regions for long periods do not exclude importation of these highly communicable diseases into the country. The epidemiology, clinical patterns and pathological anatomy of wuchereriosis and onchocerciasis are presented briefly. Recommendations are given on the diagnosis of these diseases. As their clinical picture is not typical, these diseases can be diagnosed only by morphological studies.