I haven’t come across elephantiasis in my undergraduate studies, but it’s always interested me and has captured the public interest with it’s distinctive symptoms. Here, I aim to shed light on some interesting features of the disease, in an accessible and engaging manner.

Content will suit the intelligent adult lay reader. A background in chemical biology, infection biology, or even science more generally is not required. If you are interested in fascinating tropical diseases, then you’re in the right place.

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