Stating the obvious, but still nice to have the data. Ours being a shallow society, the 'marriageability' of somebody with a filarial hydrocele (only click if you're not eating your breakfast and you have a strong stomach) is probably not that high. The severe impact on sexual function, as well as the obvious cosmetic challenges, make them low on the list of potential suitors for young ladies. Full Story »
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The author of this article, Srinivas Murthy, is a resident in pediatrics at Harvard Medical School, increasing this article's credibility. The disease, recent research done about the disease, and possible future treatment options are clearly stated and explained.
Murthy brings into light a debilitating mosquito-borne parasitic disease, called filarial hydrocele, that is prevalent in tropical regions, especially in India. This disease causes elephantiasis and swelling of the scrotum, affecting both sufferers and their partners' sex lives. A research study asked an Indian community about their feelings towards those with this disease. While the results were not surprising, they are bringing more awareness to the morbidity of the disease and ... More »
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