Elephantiasis Elephantiasis is a rare condition that causes immense swelling to human body parts and it’s extremities. It is not a condition that comes about on its own, but rather one that stems from a number of diseases that cause obstruction of the lymphatic system. There are 5 different types of Elephantiasis: Elephantiasis Nostra, Elephantiasis Tropica, Non Filarial Elephantiasis, Genital Elephantiasis, and Proteus (BAŞBUĞ).
This disease is one that dates back long ago. It has been said that the early cases of Elephantiasis were dated back to before biblical times (Golzari et. al.). It was also discovered that the first records of treatment, symptoms, and signs were all attributed to the ancient countries of Greece and India (Golzari
This disease is one that dates back long ago. It has been said that the early cases of Elephantiasis were dated back to before biblical times (Golzari et. al.). It was also discovered that the first records of treatment, symptoms, and signs were all attributed to the ancient countries of Greece and India (Golzari