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What is Filariasis?

A

Lymphatic worm infection (worm infesting the lymphatic system)

Caused by Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia Malayi, and Brugia Timori

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What is the causative agent of Filariasis?

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Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia Malayi, Brugia Timori

These are types of parasitic worms responsible for the infection.

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What is the incubation period for Filariasis?

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8-16 months

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What is the mode of transmission for Filariasis?

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Aedes Poecelius (night biting tiger mosquito), Culex tarsalis, and Culex fatigan

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In which regions is Filariasis commonly found?

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Regions 5, 8, 11, specifically Saranggani and Marinduque

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What are the acute signs and symptoms of Filariasis?

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  • Lymphangitis: inflammation of lymphatic vessels
  • Lymphadenitis: inflammation of lymph nodes
  • Lymphedema: lymphatic fluid build up
  • Orchitis: inflammation of scrotum
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What are the chronic signs and symptoms of Filariasis?

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  • Elephantiasis: enlargement of a body part, especially leg
  • Hydrocele: enlargement of scrotum
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What diagnostic test is used for Filariasis?

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  • Nocturnal Blood examination: community setting, 8pm onwards
  • Immunochromatographic test: hospital setting, done anytime
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What is the CLEAN METHOD for prevention and control of Filariasis?

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  • Chemically treated mosquito nets (chemical: permethrin)
  • Larva-eating fish (tilapia) → 4 pcs per sqm.
  • Environmental Sanitation: 4 o’clock habit → every 4pm maglilinis
  • Anti-mosquito: off lotion, fumigation (ngpapausok)
  • Neem: citronella/oregano/eucalyptus trees
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What is the nursing management for Filariasis?

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Hydration

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What is the drug of choice (DOC) for Filariasis?

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Diethyl carbamazine citrate (Hetrazan)

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Acute or chronic?
Inflammation of lymphatic vessels

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Acute sign
Lymphangitis

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Acute or chronic?
Inflammation of lymph nodes

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Acute sign
Lymphandenitis

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Acute or chronic?
Lymphatic fluid build up

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Acute sign
Lymphedema

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Acute or chronic?
Inflammation of scrotum

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Acute sign
Orchitis

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Acute or chronic?
Enlargement of body part especially leg

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Chronic sign
Elephantiasis

17
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Acute or chronic?
Enlargement of scrotum

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Chronic sign
Hydrocele

18
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Diagnostic test done in the community

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Nocturnal blood examination

19
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Nocturnal blood examination is done at what time?

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Night time specifically 8pm onwards

Active at night

20
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Diagnostic test done at the hospital?

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Acute or chronic?
Immunochromatographic test

21
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Immunochromatographic test is done at what time?

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Anytime of the day

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