Brugia timori
Brugia timori
Brugia timori (/bruːˈdʒiːə tɪˈmɔːri/) is a parasitic nematode, or roundworm, that causes lymphatic filariasis in humans. It is one of three species of filarial worms that cause this disease, the others being Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi.
Etymology
The species is named after the island of Timor, where it was first identified. The genus name, Brugia, is derived from the name of the Belgian parasitologist, Dr. Jean Brug, who made significant contributions to the study of filarial worms.
Description
Brugia timori is a small, thread-like worm. Adult worms live in the lymphatic system of the human host, where they can survive for several years. The female worms produce microfilariae, which circulate in the blood and are ingested by mosquitoes during a blood meal. Inside the mosquito, the microfilariae develop into infective larvae, which can be transmitted to a new human host when the mosquito feeds again.
Related Terms
- Lymphatic filariasis: A disease caused by Brugia timori and other filarial worms, characterized by swelling and inflammation of the lymphatic system.
- Microfilariae: The larval stage of filarial worms, which circulate in the blood and can be transmitted to mosquitoes.
- Nematode: A type of roundworm, of which Brugia timori is an example.
- Parasite: An organism that lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brugia timori
- Wikipedia's article - Brugia timori
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