What is another word for Wuchereria bancrofti?
Pronunciation: [wˌuːt͡ʃəɹˈi͡əɹɪə bˈankɹəftˌi] (IPA) 
Wuchereria bancrofti is a parasitic filarial worm that causes lymphatic filariasis, a neglected tropical disease affecting millions of people worldwide. There are several synonyms for Wuchereria bancrofti, including Bancroft's filariasis, elephantiasis tropica, and filaria bancrofti. Other epithets used to describe this worm include the Bancroft filaria, nocturnal periodic filariasis, and Manson's filaria. Despite efforts to eliminate lymphatic filariasis, Wuchereria bancrofti remains a major health concern in many parts of the world, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and the Pacific islands. The development of effective treatments and preventive measures is essential to reduce the burden of this debilitating disease.
