NOT Elephantiasis

Elephantiasis is often diagnose the cause of lymphatic filariasis. In fact the microbe prior bacteria can be the agent of the manifestation. As health worker we have differenciate between the lmphedema and elephentiasis. The above case as an example of lymphedema non lymphatic filariasis. It was confirmed by the expert of WHO. I my self learn how to differenciate it as my long lasting question during my investigation in the field. Challenging and raise curiosity! (Helena)