From Snake Oils, Scorpion Bites to Medicines & Awareness: A Look at India’s Fight Against Elephantiasis

Thread-like worms live in the human lymph system, disrupt the body’s fluid balance and weaken immunity. The nesting of these worms in the lymph leads to the collection of fluid mostly in the legs, but also occurs in the arms, breasts, and genitaliaThread-like worms live in the human lymph system, disrupt the body’s fluid balance and weaken immunity. The nesting of these worms in the lymph leads to the collection of fluid mostly in the legs, but also occurs in the arms, breasts, and genitalia