Elephantiasis Tropical Disease Slides PPT

Elephantiasis (lymphatic filariasisWhat is elephantiasis? Elephantiasis is a. Symptoms. Most people who are infected will not show symptoms. Causes. The following. How does the disease spread? Mosquitoes are responsible for spreading the parasites that cause elephantiasis. Prevalence. The regions where these roundworms are found include Africa India South America Southeast Asia. Diagnosis. A blood examination will be required to confirm a parasitic infection. Treatment. People with an. Sources.

Elephantiasis is a tropical disease caused by parasitic worms that are spread through mosquito bites. The skin gets thick and hard, resembling an elephant's skin. Although medically known as lymphatic filariasis, the term elephantiasis is commonly used because symptoms include swelling and enlargement of the arms and legs. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimate that 120 million people worldwide are affected by elephantiasis.

Most people who are infected will not show symptoms, despite damage to the lymph system and kidneys. Those who do get symptoms most commonly experience swelling of the legs, arms, breasts, genitals. People with elephantiasis will have impaired immune function because of damage to their lymph system. They tend to get more bacterial infections of the skin, causing it to become dry, thick, and ulcerated with repeated infections.