Filariasis
Filariasis is a tropical disease is caused by mosquitoes, and it infect the body through tiny filarial worms.
Causative organism
* Wuchereria bancrofti
* Brugia malayi
* Brugia Himori
Incubation period
* 10-14 days
Symptoms
* Swelling of the genitals and extremities
* Severe inflammation of the skin
* Inflammation of the lymphatic vessels
* Elephantiasis / Lymphatic Filariasis
Diagnosis
* Quantitative blood count (QBC)
* Immuno chromatographic test ( ICI)
* Serological test
* IgG4
* IgG2
Management
* Ivermection
* Antihistamines or corticosteroids can reduce allergic reactions
* DEC (Diethylczartamazine) Preventive Measure
* Control of mosquito
* Refrain from going outdoors
* Sleep inside the insecticide – treated mosquitoes net
* Cover yourself with full sleeves
* Avoid using strong perfume or cologne which draw the Mosquitoes.
