By Dr Ananya Mandal, MD. Elephantiasis is a syndrome caused by infection with a nematode parasite called the filarial worm.The parasite is transmitted form human to human via the female mosquito and grows into an adult worm that lives in the lymphatic system of a human. Lymphatic filariasis is caused by the parasites Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori, which live in the lymphatic system. 2  Another group of filarial worms including Mansonella ozzardi and Mansonella perstans occupy the serous cavity of the abdomen (serous cavity filariasis).
Most people with bipolar I or bipolar II will need mood stabilizers to control their manic or hypomanic episodes. If you have one of these forms of the condition, your doctor may prescribe one of the following mood stabilizers: 1  Tegretol (carbamazepine)  Depakote (divalproex sodium)
The types and doses of medications prescribed are based on your particular symptoms. Whether you have bipolar I or II, medications may include: 1  Mood stabilizers. 2  You'll typically need mood-stabilizing medication to control episodes of mania or hypomania, which is a less severe form of mania.hether you have bipolar I or II, medications may include: 1  Mood stabilizers. 2  Mood-stabilizing antipsychotics. 3  Antidepressants. 4  Antidepressant-antipsychotic.