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(B74.0) Filariasis due to wuchereria bancrofti
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3 816 in individuals diagnosis filariasis due to wuchereria bancrofti confirmed
Diagnosis filariasis due to wuchereria bancrofti is diagnosed Men are 23.17% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis filariasis due to wuchereria bancrofti
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis filariasis due to wuchereria bancrofti
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease filariasis due to wuchereria bancrofti - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 15-19
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 25-29, 35-39, 45-49, 55-74
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-24, 30-34, 40-44, 50-54, 75-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-14, 25-39, 45-49, 55-59, 65-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 15-24, 40-44, 50-54, 60-64
Disease Features filariasis due to wuchereria bancrofti
Absence or low individual and public risk
Filariasis due to wuchereria bancrofti - what does this mean
Filariasis due to wuchereria bancrofti is a parasitic infection caused by the nematode worm wuchereria bancrofti, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. infection occurs when an infected mosquito bites a person and injects the larvae into the skin. the larvae migrate to the lymphatic vessels, where they mature and reproduce, causing inflammation and obstruction of the lymphatic vessels, leading to swelling, fever, and other symptoms.
What happens during the disease - filariasis due to wuchereria bancrofti
Filariasis due to wuchereria bancrofti is caused by an infection of the lymphatic system by the parasitic nematode. the infection is spread by the bites of infected mosquitoes, which introduce the larvae of the parasite into the body. the larvae then migrate to the lymphatic vessels, where they mature and reproduce. these adult worms release more larvae, which can then be spread to other hosts through the bites of infected mosquitoes. this cycle of infection can lead to severe swelling of the limbs and other symptoms of the disease.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of the disease
- Blood tests to detect the presence of antibodies to the parasite
- Urine tests to detect the presence of the parasite
- Imaging tests such as ultrasound or MRI to detect the presence of the parasite
- Skin biopsy to detect the presence of the parasite
- Lymphatic biopsy to detect the presence of the parasite
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal of Treatment: To reduce the symptoms of Filariasis due to Wuchereria bancrofti
- Administering single-dose or multi-dose oral or intravenous antibiotics to kill the parasites
- Administering anti-inflammatory medications to reduce swelling
- Administering pain medications to reduce discomfort
- Administering anti-parasite medications to kill the parasites
- Administering anti-filarial medications to reduce the number of parasites
- Administering supportive care to reduce the risk of complications
- Administering physical therapy to reduce pain and improve mobility
- Providing adequate nutrition to support recovery
- Providing emotional support to help cope with the disease
8 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Filariasis due to wuchereria bancrofti - Prevention
Filariasis due to wuchereria bancrofti can be prevented through the use of insecticides, mosquito netting, and improved sanitation. additionally, regular mass drug administration of preventive medications to at-risk populations can be effective in controlling the spread of the disease.