Question 1

is elephantiasis a genetic ?

Accepted Answer

No, a parasite: No, it is caused by parasites (roundworms).

Question 2

how is elephantiasis diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Blood test: Elephantiasis is a parasitic infection where tiny worms clog the bodies lymphatic ducts, causing massive swelling, deformity and disability. It is more common in less developed parts of the world. It is diagnosed by a combination of history, physical exam and, definitively, by identifying the worms in the blood.

Question 3

what is the condition elephantiasis?

Accepted Answer

Elephantiasis: Conditions with massive lymphedema - can be due to parasites(Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, &amp;
B. timori) or related to genetics (Proteus  Syndrome).

Question 4

is elephantiasis contagious?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: Elephantiasis is the common name for stage iii lymphedema, an advanced stage of  swelling of limb. Consists hardening and deformity of the skin. It is caused by congenital malformation of the limb, injury to the lymphatics from surgery or radiation therapy, and from parasitic obstruction of lymphatic vessels. Parasites enter body from contaminated water, and are not passed from person to person.

Question 5

which organism causes elephantiasis?

Accepted Answer

Elephantiasis: Lymphatic filariasis is caused by infection with Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, or B. timori.

Question 6

is there a vaccine for elephantiasis?

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No: There is not yet a vaccine to protect against elephantiasis, which is a disorder transmitted by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes bite infected people and acquire the parasite from infected people. Then, the infected mosquitoes bite other people and transmit the parasite to the new victims.

Question 7

what is elephantiasis?

Accepted Answer

Elephantiasis: Elephantiasis is a disease that is notable for the thickening of the skin and underlying tissues, especially in the legs and male genitals. Sometimes, the disease can cause certain body parts, such as the scrotum, to swell to the size of a basketball. More rarely, it can cause swelling in the vulva it is caused by filariasis or podoconiosis.

Question 8

is elephantiasis lethal?

Accepted Answer

Not usually.: See:  http://www.worldmapper.org/display_extra.php?selected=395. This will show pattern of deaths due to Lymphatic filariasis (a cause for Elephantiasis).

Question 9

how is elephantiasis treated?

Accepted Answer

Elephantiasis: Diethylcarbamazine (DEC) is a microfilaricide. DEC has been used in combination with ivermectin when caused by parasitic infection.

Question 10

how can i treat elephantiasis?

Accepted Answer

Elephantiasis: Elephantiasis can be treated with Diethylcarbamazine (DEC)  which is a microfilaricide. DEC has been used in combination with ivermectin. (if due to parasites).

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