Other syndromes of uncertain relationship to lymphatic filariasis:

A variety of syndromes co-existing with filariasis are found in filarial endemic regions, and because they show some evidence of therapeutic response to DEC, they have been suggested as possible manifestations of lymphatic filariasis. These include arthritis (typically monoarticular), endomyocardial fibrosis, tenosynovitis, thrombophlebitis, glomerulonephritis, lateral popliteal nerve palsy, and others. While future studies may strengthen our knowledge of the clinical presentation, such syndromes at present cannot confidently be attributed to filarial infection.