bancroftian filariasis


ban·croft·i·an fil·a·ri·a·sis

filariasis caused by Wuchereria bancrofti. Synonym(s): bancroftiasis, bancroftosis

bancroftian filariasis

Tropical medicine Infection with Wuchereria bancrofti, which causes elephantiasis, hydrocele, and regional economic loss Treatment Diethylcarbamazine, ivermectin, albendazole. See Diethylcarbamazine, Filariasis.