Filariasis

• Filariasis

  Causative Agent: Wuchereria Bancrofti (Worm)
• Filariasis

  Mode of Transmission: Aedes Poecillues
• Filariasis Signs & Symptoms

  Need at least 100 or more mosquito bites before acquiring Filariasis
• Filariasis Signs & Symptoms

  Asymptomatic Stage

  • NO s/sx; lasts  8-16 mos
• Filariasis Signs & Symptoms

  Acute Stage "itis stage"

  • Funiculitis - inflammation of the spermatic cords
  • Orchitis inflammation of testes
  • Lymphadenitis - inflammation of the lymph nodes
  • Lymphangitis inflammation of the lymphatic vessels
  • Epididymitis - inflammation of epididymis
• Filariasis Signs & Symptoms

  Chronic Stage

  • Elephantiasis - enlargement of lower extremities
  • Hydrocele - enlargement of the scrotum
  • Lymphedema
• Filariasis Diagnostics

  Nocturnal Blood Exam - after 8 PM
• Filariasis Diagnostics

  Immunochromatographic Test - Done daytime, most common
• Filariasis Management

  DOC: Diethylcarbamazine (DEC) (Hetrazan)