Question 1

do mosquitos carry filariasis?

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Yes in certain areas: Mosquitoes can carry the parasites that cause filariasis, but typically in asia, india, sub-saharan africa, south america, and the pacific islands.  The disease is not spread quickly, however, and typically occurs in people staying in an infested area over time.

Question 2

why does filariasis infection only occur after multiple mosquito bites?

Accepted Answer

Interesting: Filariasis is a tropical disease caused by a parasite that is acquired from the bite of an infected mosquito.  Treatment may not completely clear the body of the parasite.  Getting bitten by another infected mosquito will start the process anew.  Filariasis is not endemic to the United States. Look it up in wikipedia.  Interesting disease.

Question 3

what causes the transmission of  filariasis?

Accepted Answer

Mosquitos: The disease spreads from person to person by mosquito bites. People living or staying for a long time in tropical or sub-tropical areas where the disease is common are at the greatest risk for infection. Short-term tourists have a very low risk.

Question 4

how do you treat wounds from filariasis?

Accepted Answer

Filariasis treatment: Filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by an infection with certain microscopic worms. These are spread by blood-feeding black flies and mosquitoes. The first step in treating the wounds from this type of infection is killing those worms. Then, routine wound care should lead to healing. Of course, there may be structural damage to the host (i.e. lymphatics) which could cause problems in healing.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: filariasis?

Accepted Answer

Elephantiasis: Lymphatic filiarisis is a parasitic infection of the lymph system.  The parasitic worm is spread by mosquito bites in the tropical areas of asia, africa and other places.  The worm blocks the lymph flow which then causes swelling (typically of legs and pelvic areas)
you need to live in infected areas a long time to catch this, tourists are not at risk. It is treated with special medicines.

Question 6

can lymphatic filariasis recur?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Filariasis is a tropical disease caused by a parasite that is acquired from the bite of an infected mosquito.  Treatment may not completely clear the body of the parasite.  Getting bitten by another infected mosquito will start the process anew.  Filariasis is not endemic to the United States. Look it up in wikipedia.  Interesting disease.

Question 7

what exactly is  lymphatic filariasis?

Accepted Answer

Infection: This is an infection by roundworms called filaria. Serious obstruction of the lymphatic system can occur causing serious and disfiguring edema.

Question 8

what is the best treatment for filariasis?

Accepted Answer

Outside the US: Albendazole + ivermectin.

Question 9

is lymphatic filariasis serious condition?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This condition, also known as onchocerciasis or elephantiasis, causes obstruction of the lymphatic drainage with subsequent swelling of the limb involved.  The limbs can get huge to a handicapping level.  So this is a serious condition.

Question 10

can a person with filariasis still donate blood?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Filaria large are not transmitted by blood and so it is not an automatic disqualification. It will be up to the medical director of the blood service to make a determination as to the eligibility for donation.

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