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Elephantiasis is disfiguring disease that is most commonly caused by lymphatic filariasis, a parasitic infection.
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Fast Facts:
- Characterized by thickening skin
- Most commonly caused by Lymphatic Filariasis
- Falsely thought to have plagued "The Elephant Man" (Joseph Merrick)
Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have Elephantiasis, please consult your doctor.
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Elephantiasis on Amazon
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Elephantiasis A Medical Dictionary - $28.95
In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuab...Amazon
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Podoconiosis: Non-filarial Elephantiasis (Oxford medical publications) - $47.50
This is the first textbook to describe the recently recognized disease known as endemic elephantiasis or podoconiosis. It summarizes the author's 20 years of experience in the fie...Amazon
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Elephantiasis Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Elephantiasis Clinical Trials
Elephantiasis Support Groups
- Task Force for Child Survival and Development: Lymphatic Filariasis Support Center




