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Filariasis Treatment and Prevention

Filariasis Treatment and Prevention

Filariasis Treatment and Prevention

Definition
Filariasis is a parasitic disease (usually an infectious tropical disease) that is Caused by thread-like nematodes (roundworms) belonging to the superfamily Filarioidea, also known as "filariae". These are transmitted from host to host by blood-feeding arthropods, mainly black flies and mosquitoes.

Causes
Caused by three species of filarial worms that infect humans are:
  • Wuchereria bancrofti
  • Brugia timori
  • Brugia malayi

Signs and Symptoms
  • Fever repeatedly for 3 s / d 5 days every 1-2 months
  • On the thighs and underarms swelling of the lymph nodes that looked redness, heat and pain
  • Swelling of the legs or arms, breasts, testicles that look red and feel hot because the lymph fluid unstoppable
Rresult
  • Can cause defects in the form of an enlarged settling legs, arms and genitals
  • Unable to work optimally

Prevention Method
a. Check themselves to the health of the possibility of clinical symptoms of disease.
b. Trying to avoid mosquito bites by:
  • Sleep-wear mosquito nets
  • The holes / ventilation houses covered with fine mesh wire
  • Do not let the mosquitoes nesting in or around the home
  • Killing mosquitoes with mosquito sprays
c. Wash water or sewer plants to eliminate mosquito breeding places

Care and Treatment
  • To prevent fever give febrifuge
  • Immediately taken to the nearest health center or local health department (Hospital)