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 bit...