filariases
/ˌfɪləˈraɪəˌsiːz/
noun
- Diseases caused by infection with filarial worms, often leading to swelling of the limbs or other body parts.
- Treatment for filariases includes medications that kill the parasitic worms.
- Preventing mosquito bites can reduce the risk of filariases.
- Filariases are a major health problem in many developing countries.