What is the method for diagnosis of Bancroftian filariasis?
The standard method for diagnosing active infection is the identification of microfilariae in a blood smear by microscopic examination. The microfilariae that cause lymphatic filariasis circulate in the blood at night (called nocturnal periodicity).
What are the symptoms of Wuchereria bancrofti?
Symptoms may include itchy skin (pruritis), abdominal pain, chest pain, muscle pain (myalgias), and/or areas of swelling under the skin. Other symptoms may include an abnormally enlarged liver and spleen (hepatosplenomegaly), and inflammation in the affected organs.
What is Malayan filariasis?
Malayan filariasis is a lymphatic filariasis caused by Brugia malayi. It is easily misdiagnosed in non-endemic areas for atypical symptoms and rare diagnostic experience.
What is the common name of Wuchereria bancrofti?
roundworm
| Wuchereria bancrofti | |
|---|---|
| Other names | roundworm |
| An infection in leg by W. bancrofti | |
| Specialty | Infectious disease |
| Duration | 2 hours |
What does filariasis look like?
Filariasis is a parasitic infection with a type of roundworm. Tiny worms, too small to see with the naked eye, invade your body. Under a microscope, the filarial worms look like threads.
Which of the following disease is caused by Wuchereria Malayi?
Lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, is a condition characterized by swelling of the lower limbs. The two other filarial causes of lymphatic filariasis are Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia timori.
What is the difference between W bancrofti and B. malayi microfilariae?
bancrofti is transmitted mainly by Anopheles, B. malayi is transmitted by Mansonia mosquitos. Since these mosquitos feed primarily during the day, B. malayi microfilaria can be found in the blood during the day, while microfilaria of W.
Is Brugia timori sheathed?
Microfilaria of Brugia timori are sheathed and measure on average 310 µm in stained blood smears and 340 µm in 2% formalin.
What is another name for filariasis?
Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a neglected tropical disease. Infection occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes.
What kills microfilaria?
Diethylcarbamazine (DEC) is the drug of choice in the United States. The drug kills the microfilariae and some of the adult worms. DEC has been used world-wide for more than 50 years.