Lymphatic Filariasis

Lymphatic Filariasis
presentation by: B.Ganesh

Regional Filaria Training & Research Centre
National Institute of Communicable Diseases
Kozhikode, Kerala, India

Lymphatic Filariasis
Infection with 3 closely related Nematodes

* Wuchereria bancrofti
* Brugia malayi
* Brugia timori

Disease Manifestation
Distribution
Lymphatic Filariasis Endemic Countries & Territories
Endemic Countries
Global Distribution Map
Global Scenario

Agent Factors
Culicoides
Host Factors
Social & Environmental Factors
Mode of Transmission & Incubation Period
Lymphatic Filariasis Diagnostic Methods
Laboratory Diagnosis
Immuno Chromatographic Test (ICT)
Quantitative Blood Count (QBC)
Ultrasonography
Lymphoscintigraphy
X-ray Diagnosis
Haematology
Lymphatic Filariasis
Clinical Manifestations
Clinical Spectrum
Chronic pathology
Stages in Lymphatic Filariasis
Stage of Asymptomatic amicrofilaraemic
Stage of Acute Manifestation
Chronic Manifestation
Occult Filariasis (TPE)
Hydrocele
Scrotum
Penis
Leg
Arm
Breast
Chyluria & Haematuria
Classification of Lymphoedema

Stages of Lymphoedema
Pathology of Lymphatic Filariasis
Lymphatic Filariasis Management
Management of Lymphatic Filariasis
Chemotherapy of Filariasis
Surgical Treatment
Lymphoedema Management
Basic Components and Benefits
Basic Components
Prevention & Cure of Entry lesions
Lymphatic Filariasis Control Programme
Vector Control

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