Describe the most common symptoms associated with lymphatic filariasis


Lymphatic filariasis can be a severely disfiguring disease, with acute infection involving the inflammation of the skin, lymph nodes, and lymphatic vessels, while chronic infection causes tissue swelling (lymphedema), thickening tissue/skin (elephantiasis) on limbs, and fluid buildup (hydrocele).?

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What event resulted in the organization of the vigiles?

a. Devastating fire in AD 64 near Circus Maximus b. Devastating fire in AD 6 c. The fire of Nero d. None of the above

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Which of the following can produce a pulseless arrest?   AsystoleVentricular tachycardiaVentricular fibrillationPulseless electrical activity

A. II, III, and IV only B. II and III only C. I, II, III, and IV D. I, III, and IV only

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When should the child's FIRST visit to the dentist occur?

A) 0–6 months B) 6 months–1 year C) 1–2 years D) 2–3 years

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Which ligament is also known as the fibular collateral ligament?

A) anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) B) posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) C) medial collateral ligament (MCL) D) lateral collateral ligament (LCL)

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