filáriás
Filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by roundworms of the family Filariidae, which infect humans and other animals. The condition is primarily transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes, though other insects like blackflies and fleas can also serve as vectors in certain cases. The most common filarial parasites affecting humans include *Wuchereria bancrofti*, *Brugia malayi*, and *Onchocerca volvulus*, each responsible for distinct clinical manifestations.
*Wuchereria bancrofti* and *Brugia malayi* cause lymphatic filariasis, a condition characterized by chronic inflammation of the
*Onchocerca volvulus*, transmitted by the blackfly *Simulium*, causes onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness. The parasite
Diagnosis typically involves microscopic examination of blood or tissue samples to detect the presence of microfilariae,