WormAssay: a novel computer application for whole-plate motion-based screening of macroscopic parasites.

• Main Authors: Chris Marcellino (Author), Jiri Gut (Author), K C Lim (Author), Rahul Singh (Author), James McKerrow (Author), Judy Sakanari (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Lymphatic filariasis is caused by filarial nematode parasites, including Brugia malayi. Adult worms live in the lymphatic system and cause a strong immune reaction that leads to the obstruction of lymph vessels and swelling of the extremities. Chronic disease leads to the painful and disfiguring con...