Biology/itching and filaria
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why does filaria(itching) prolongs in the body of some people is it genetics ,natural or ortherwise
Hi Pascal: You seem to have an interest in itching and filariasis. Have you seen a doctor?
There are many websites discussing this subject. I gave you one in an earlier post,
http://www.emedicine.com/derm/topic888.htm
Here are some more:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/lymphaticfilariasis/
http://www.who.int/topics/filariasis/en/
http://www.astmh.org/award/UserDocuments/55/747/79/Forgotten_People_Forgotten_Di...
Hope this helps. Write back if you have more questions.
FM Rollwagen, PhD
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Florence M Rollwagen
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I can answer questions in biology, microbiology and immunology on the undergraduate or graduate level. I can also address medical and health concerns regarding alternative medicine, autoimmune diseases (lupus, MS) liver disease and intestinal problems.
Experience
I have over 20 years experience in research and teaching at the medical/graduate level, and 5 years teaching college biology and microbiology. My expertise is in microbiology and immunology, specifically the biology of cytokines and soluble immune response modifiers. I also carried out original research in blood substitutes and shock/trauma.
Organizations
American Association of Immunologists (AAI)
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Publications
Journal of Experimental Medicine, Journal of Immunology, Cytokine, Shock, Experimental Hematology
Education/Credentials
BS biology 1966
MS biology 1968
PhD immunology 1979
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