filariasis

Question 1

what filariasis

Answer 1

bite of mosquitoe

Question 2

filariasis is commonly known as

Answer 2

elephantiasis

Question 3

causative agents for filariasis

Answer 3

nematode parasites
- wuchereria bancrofti
- brugia timori
- brugia malayi

Question 4

incubation of filariasis

Answer 4

8-16 months

Question 5

MOT of filariasis

Answer 5

vector bite of mosquitoes
- aedes poecillus / poecilus / poecilius
- anopheles minismis flavirostis
- culex quenque fasciatus

Question 6

characteristics of filariasis

Answer 6

D dry and dirty areas
A abaca plantation
R rural areas
N night biting mosquitoes

Question 7

stages of filariasis

Answer 7

asymptomatic stage
acute stage
chronic stage

Question 8

no s/sx and maliit pa yung larva

Answer 8

asymptomatic stage

Question 9

minute larva

Answer 9

microfilariae in the perioheral blood

Question 10

s/sx of filariasis in acute stage

Answer 10

lymphadenitis

lymphangitis ( inflammation of the lymphatic vessels)

orchitis

Question 11

s/sx of filariasis in chronic stage

Answer 11

lymphedema

elephantiasis ( enlargement and hardening of the upper and lower extremities)

hydrocele ( inflammation and swelling of the scrotum)

Question 12

diagnostic test for filariasis

Answer 12

nocturnal blood exam (NBE)

Question 13

nocturnal blood exam

Answer 13

blood sample is taken after 8pm

Question 14

DOC of filariasis

Answer 14

diethylcarbamazine citrate 6mg/kg TID for 4-7 days

albendazole 400 mg

Ivermectin ( for parasitic worms) 200mcg/kg