FILARIA
It is a characterized by fever caused by filarial
nematodes .
it is
transmitted by bite of culix mosquito .
it affects
legs , arms and breast .
Incidence
It effects all ages and it is common in age group of
20 to 30 years
Mode of transmission
Infected mosquito is responsible for spreading
filaria . industrialization and urbanization is the main cause of disease.
Primary clinical identification
1. Fever
2. Prolonged
and repeated infection with obstruction to lymph , lymphadenitis
Diagnosis
Parasites are visible in blood
Treatment
1. Anti-inflamatory
drugs and analgesics is ordered to reduce pain and inflammation
2. Antipyretics
for fever
3. Complete
bed rest
4. Maintain
proper hydration
Prevention
1. Use
mosquito net
2. Mosquito
breeding should be controlled
3. Spray
DDT powders
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