Filariasis (elephant foot or felt foot)
Filariasis (Filariasis or Filariasis) / Elephantiasis / Filariasis - is a disease caused by a parasitic disease caused by a thread-like nematode called 'Filarioidea'. It is usually a contagious tropical disease. Eight types of filarial nematodes are known that target humans.
What are the symptoms of filariasis?
Usually there are no obvious symptoms of filariasis. However, there is a problem of fever, itching in the body and pain and swelling in and around the genitals of men. Apart from this, swelling in the feet and hands, hydrocele (swelling of the testicles) are also symptoms of filariasis.
Which medicine is given in Filariasis?
Di-ethyl carvomizine citrate (Haterazan, Bunocide) drug is considered safe and effective drug for the treatment of elephantiasis. It kills the filarial germs when they get into the blood from mosquito bites.
What is the deficiency of Filariasis?
Filariasis is also called elephant foot disease. This disease is caused by the bite of Culex mosquito. This disease is caused by a parasite named Puvaria entering the body through the bite of this mosquito. The adult mosquito gives birth to tiny larvae, which are called microfilariae.
Filariasis is cured in how many days?
District Malaria Officer Dr. NK Pandey said that after completing two years of age, if filariasis medicine is consumed once in a year for seven consecutive years, then the person becomes immune to this disease. Patients like Mohit are given 12 days of filariasis medicine. The rule is to give this medicine after six months.
what to do if you have filariasis
Disability Management in Filariasis
Wash your feet daily with simple soap and clean water.
Wipe your feet with a soft and clean cloth.
Do not use a brush while cleaning the feet, it can cause sores on the feet.
Keep your leg raised in a comfortable position as much as possible.
Exercise as much as you can, anywhere, anytime.
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