Filariasis is an infectious parasitic disease of humans and animals caused by the parasite filariae, which are roundworms. It is a tropical infection. Wuchereria bancrofti cause lymphatic filariasis leading to elephantiasis characterized by swollen leg with disfigurement. Men with filariasis suffer from hydrocele. There are also serous cavity and subcutaneous filariasis. Albendazole, Ivermectin, Diethylcarbamazine, and Doxycycline are found effective against filariasis.
Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern.Filariasis is transmitted by the Culex mosquito.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. What the patient needs to do is: Keep the affected leg elevated over two pillows. Take tablet Orthal forte thrice a day for three days.
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Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.From the details you have sent, I believe that you had an attack of epididymitis and funiculitis (spermatic cord inflammation), which is usually due to filarial infection.
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