Elephantiasis Model
Product Code : JC-BE-5171
Jaincolab's Elephantiasis Model is a gross pathology teaching aid depicting elephantiasis, the disfiguring limb swelling caused by chronic lymphatic filariasis. Used in medical, parasitology, and community health education, this model helps students understand how long-standing parasitic infection of the lymphatic system leads to this characteristic tropical disease presentation. As a leading Biology Equipment manufacturer in India, Jaincolab supplies this and other gross pathology teaching models to colleges and training institutes across India and internationally.
Lymphatic filariasis is caused by thread-like filarial worms such as Wuchereria bancrofti, transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Adult worms living in the lymphatic vessels cause progressive lymphatic damage and obstruction, and over years this can result in marked lymphedema with thickened, rough skin, most often affecting the legs and, in men, the scrotum. The Elephantiasis Model gives students a clear visual reference for this neglected tropical disease, which remains a public health priority in several endemic regions and is targeted through mass drug administration programs.
Product Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Type | Gross Pathology / Parasitology Teaching Model |
| Subject Depicted | Limb lymphedema of elephantiasis (lymphatic filariasis) |
| Recommended Use | Medical, parasitology and community health teaching laboratories |
| Category | Biology Equipment |
| SKU | JC-BE-5171 |
Key Features
- Depicts the characteristic limb swelling and skin thickening of elephantiasis
- Illustrates a significant neglected tropical disease for parasitology teaching
- Durable construction suitable for repeated classroom demonstration
- Complements Jaincolab's broader range of parasitic and infectious disease teaching models
- Manufactured under Jaincolab's ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified quality system
Why Choose Jaincolab
Jaincolab is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified manufacturer and exporter of biology and pathology teaching models, serving educational and medical institutions across India and internationally. Explore related teaching aids such as the Amoebic Liver Abscess Model and the Trachoma Model, or browse our full Biology Equipment range and Prepared Slides Equipments collection.
Applications
| Field | Application |
|---|---|
| Medical Colleges | Teaching parasitic and tropical disease pathology |
| Parasitology Laboratories | Demonstrating filarial worm life cycle and lymphatic damage |
| Community Health Institutes | Public health and elimination program training |
| Biology & Life Science Labs | General pathology and disease-model demonstration |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does the Elephantiasis Model show?
A1. It depicts the marked limb swelling and thickened skin caused by chronic lymphatic filariasis.
Q2. What causes elephantiasis?
A2. It is caused by filarial worms such as Wuchereria bancrofti, transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
Q3. Why does the limb swell so severely?
A3. Adult worms living in the lymphatic vessels cause progressive obstruction and damage, leading to chronic lymphedema over time.
Q4. Who uses this model?
A4. Medical, parasitology, and community health students use it to study this neglected tropical disease.
Q5. Does Jaincolab export this model internationally?
A5. Yes, Jaincolab manufactures and supplies this model to educational and medical institutions across India and internationally.
Request a Quote
To request pricing or place an order for the Elephantiasis Model, please contact Jaincolab, a leading Biology Equipment manufacturer and exporter in India, via our Contact Us page.
