Rebecca Thomas 10/17/15 Ms. Jennrich Global Health HSM 210 Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as Elephantiasis, is a tropical disease which causes major damage to the lymphatic system. The lymph system in the human body maintains the balance of fluids as well as battles infections. This disease is caused by a type of parasite called nematodes (roundworms), which are microscopic worms which slither their way inside the affected people’s bodies and harbor there. It usually is transmitted during
Canine Heartworm Disease Canine Heartworm Disease is a serious and potentially fatal disease caused by the parasite Dirofilaria Immitis. The disease can infect over 30 species, including humans, however dogs are the definitive host. The most common way this disease is transmitted from one animal to the next is through mosquitoes. A mosquito carrying infective heartworm larvae bites a dog and transmits the infection to them. The larvae grow, develop, and migrate in the body over a period of
The Lymphatic System The Lymphatic System consists of tissues and organs such as the tonsils, thymus, lymph nodes, lymph glands, lymphatic vessels, spleen, Peyer’s Patches (found in the small intestine), appendix, bone marrow and lymph. These are the states of the lymphatic system when it is in a healthy state. The lymphatic system works with the immune system in providing the body protection from harmful diseases and infections. The lymphatic system regulates interstitial fluid protein. Its function