Elephantiasis/Filariasis
Synopsis:-
- Introduction
- Types of Diseases
- Elephantiasis
- History
- Pathogen
- Symptoms
- Prevention And Treatment
- Conclusion
- Reference
Introduction
Illness or disease is that condition. In which the organism becomes Structurally and Functionally deformed or irregular. When an organism has a disease. Then some symptoms appear in his body due to his structural or functional irregularity. These symptoms are called symptoms of that disease. When some organisms found in nature enter our body cause many disease.
Types of Disease:-
Diseases are divided into two categories on the basis of their nature and causes.
A. Congenital Disease
B. Acquired Disease
A. Congenital Disease:-
They are disease who lives in the organism from birth These disease dries due to developmental or metabolic disorders. Examples- hemophilia, diabetes,
B. Acquired Disease:-
They are disease which dries in living beings after birth due to various factors. It is of two types
1. Communicable or infectious disease
2. Non-communicable or Non infectious
Communicable or infectious disease:-
Those are disease which are caused by living factors such as Bacteria, Viruses, Protozoa, Fungi and Warms and spreads person to person.
These are of the following Types:-
1. Protozoan Disease:-
These parasites spread due to infection of Protozoa Example- Malaria, dysentery,
2. Helminth Disease:-
These disease are caused by different types of warms, Examples- Filariasis, Ascariasis,
3. Bacterial Disease:-
These are caused by the infection of parasitic bacteria Example- Typhoid, Pneumonia,
4. Viral Disease:-
These are caused by due to infection of Viruses, Example- Dengue, Rabies,
5. Fungal Disease:-
These are caused by different types of fungi Example- Ringworm
2. Non-communicable or Non infectious Diseases:-
They are disease which does not spread from person to person. The causative dgents of these disease are not organism rather, They happen for redsons other than organisms.
Example- Rickets, Cancer,
Elephantiasis:-
Elephantiasis is also known as lymphatic Filariasis. It’s caused by parasitic worms and can spread from person to person through mosquitoes. Elephantiasis causes swelling of the legs or breasts (chest).
Elephantiasis is considered a neglected tropical disease (NTD). It’s mare common in tropical and subtropical area of the world, including Africa and Southeast Area.
Which is commonly found in such areas in India. Where there is mare outbreak of mosquitoes and people use dirty water mare.
History:-
- In 1876 Joseph Bancaroft discovered the adult form of the worm.
- Wuchereria bancrofti named in honor of the astralian physician Joseph Bancroft.
Pathogen:-
Elephantiasis is caused by parasitic worms
The worms affect the lymphatic system in the body. There are three types of worms involved,
1. Wuchereria bancrofti
2. Brugia Malayi
3. Brugia timori
Ø Anopheles mainly found in rural areas.
Aedes mainly in endemic island in the pacific.
Symptoms:-
Mild fever and body aches.
Hardening and thickening of the skin
Swelling of the legs, arms, (chest) breast and genitals.
Prevention:-
The best way to prevent elephantiasis is to avoid mosquito bites.
Sleep in an air conditioned room or under a mosquito net at night.
Dirty water should not be used.
Treatment:-
Gently washing the swollen and damaged skin every day with soap and water.
Moisturizing the skin.
Exercising regularly to support the lymphatic system. AS directed by a doctor.
Check for wounds and use medicated cream on any sore spots.
Conclusion:-
Elephantiasis is a highly uncommon phenomenon in western countries.
Wuchereria Bancrofti can cause elephantiasis and it left untreated. It can cause death.
Reference:-
Center for Disease control and prevention “Lymphatic Filariasis”
U.S centers for Disease control lymphatic Filariasis Treatment.
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