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Is Elephantiasis Contagious?
HI I was just wondering if Elephantiasis is actually contagious? I am currently working out in a gym which has a member suffering from elephantiasis and i was just wondering if this could be transmitted through sweat or something ? THank you very much for the time
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Hello,
No, not by sweat but through mosquitoes it can be transmitted.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Surajit Gorai
No, not by sweat but through mosquitoes it can be transmitted.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Surajit Gorai
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