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Abnormal lymphatic function in presymptomatic bancroftian filariasis

D O Freedman1, P J de Almeido Filho, S Besh

  • 1Division of Geographic Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham.

The Journal of Infectious Diseases
|April 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Asymptomatic carriers of Wuchereria bancrofti, a cause of lymphatic filariasis, show enhanced lymph flow. This suggests subclinical lymphatic dysfunction, necessitating a reevaluation of intervention strategies to prevent elephantiasis.

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Area of Science:

  • Tropical medicine
  • Parasitology
  • Medical imaging

Background:

  • Lymphatic filariasis, caused by Wuchereria bancrofti, often presents with asymptomatic microfilaremia.
  • Elephantiasis is a common but not universal outcome of filarial infection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate lymphatic function in asymptomatic microfilaremic individuals.
  • To compare lymphatic flow in infected versus non-infected subjects.

Main Methods:

  • Dynamic radionuclide lymphoscintigraphy was employed.
  • 30 limbs from asymptomatic microfilaremic subjects and 16 control limbs were analyzed.
  • Key parameters including T1/2, appearance time, percent uptake, and peak activity were measured.

Main Results:

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  • Asymptomatic microfilaremic subjects exhibited significantly faster lymph flow (reduced T1/2 and appearance time).
  • Increased lymph uptake and peak activity were observed in the microfilaremic group.
  • These findings indicate enhanced lymphatic flow in asymptomatic carriers.

Conclusions:

  • Subclinical lymphatic dysfunction is present in asymptomatic Wuchereria bancrofti carriers.
  • Current passive intervention strategies for lymphatic filariasis may require revision.
  • Addressing early lymphatic abnormalities is crucial to prevent debilitating sequelae like elephantiasis.