Wuchereria bancrofti

**Definition:** A white threadlike worm which causes elephantiasis, lymphangitis, and chyluria by interfering with the lymphatic circulation. The microfilaria are found in the circulating blood and are carried by mosquitoes.

**Tree numbers:** - B01.050.500.500.294.400.937.463.708.150

**Synonyms:** - Filaria bancrofti - Filaria sanguinis hominis