What are the preventive measures of elephantiasis?

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1. Filariasis is transmitted by the culex mosquito. So, I appreciate your knowledge that you know filariasis is transmitted by mosquito bites.
2. The most efficient first step for prevention is to avoid mosquito bites by using personal protection measures.
3. Use skin cream available for preventing mosquito bites. Also, mosquito nets, mosquito tablets, etc., can be used.
4. If your neighbor is getting proper treatment with medication, then the chance of infection to others is less.
5. If filariasis is more prevalent in your area, then chemoprophylaxis by Ivermectin plus Albendazole or by DEC (Diethylcarbamazine) might be given.
6. Microfilaria is released in blood at night, so having nocturnal periodicity.

Consult a physician for examination if needed. The diagnosis can be done by peripheral smear examination. Other methods are filariasis card test and ELISA (enzyme linked immunosorbent assay) testing for filaria antigen detection.