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Triple-drug therapy to fight elephantiasis
January 23 , 2019
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- Maharashtra in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended triple-drug therapy for lymphatic filariasis to speed up elimination of the disease in Nagpur.
- Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a neglected tropical disease.
- Actor Swapnil Joshi is assigned as brand ambassador for this project.
- This disease is transmitted through mosquitoes.
- The infection is usually acquired in childhood, causing hidden damage to the lymphatic system.
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