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dumpster

by Anonymous August 16, 2003
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elephantitis

Lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, is best known from dramatic photos of people with grossly enlarged or swollen arms and legs. The disease is caused by parasitic worms, including Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and B. timori, all transmitted by mosquitoes. Lymphatic filariasis currently affects 120 million people worldwide, and 40 million of these people have serious disease.

When an infected female mosquito bites a person, she may inject the worm larvae, called microfilariae, into the blood. The microfilariae reproduce and spread throughout the bloodstream, where they can live for many years. Often disease symptoms do not appear until years after infection. As the parasites accumulate in the blood vessels, they can restrict circulation and cause fluid to build up in surrounding tissues. The most common, visible signs of infection are excessively enlarged arms, legs, genitalia, and breasts.

Medicines to treat lymphatic filariasis are most effective when used soon after infection, but they do have some toxic side effects. In addition, the disease is difficult to detect early. Therefore, improved treatments and laboratory tests are
by Anonymous February 20, 2003
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rubber

by Anonymous November 2, 2002
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funionz

Member of SVJ, and evil ddayhome dictator, funionz crushes ALL.
by Anonymous July 22, 2003
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Feeding the Geese

Whenever Dan's door is closed, we all leave him alone cuz he's feeding the geese.
by Anonymous April 6, 2003
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brneyedgirl

the most beautiful webcam lady on the planet, can be found chatting at www.anywebcam.com
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by Anonymous July 1, 2003
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dirty-rat

Brady Lavin. of or relating to Brady Lavin
by Anonymous May 28, 2003
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