What Is Elephantiasis?
6. Is Elephantiasis Contagious?
Not usually. If someone you know has it and you live in — or have traveled to — a similar area, it’s possible that you were both exposed to a parasite that could have caused elephantiasis. Make sure to communicate with your travel partners if this is the case.
Strangely enough, elephantiasis can be sexually transmitted. Lymphogranuloma venereum bacteria can pass from person to person during sexual intercourse and damage the lymphatic system in both people. If neither person treats their infection, elephantiasis can be the result for both unfortunate parties.
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