Lymphatic Filariasis is one of the infectious diseases that affect the people all around the world. There are many different kind of infectious diseases in this world among which lymphatic filariasis is one of the diseases that affects 10 percentage of men and 15 to 20 percentage to women across the globe. Around 25 percentage of population is suffered from lymphatic filariasis in India. It is also called Elephantiasis.

 

Tuberculosis, Secondary Syphilis, Mononucleosis, HIV/AIDS, Typhoid Fever, Lymphoma, Leukemia, Breast Swelling of female bodies, Arm Swelling, Chyluria, and Epididymitis are some of the reason of lymphatic filariasis. The occurrence of these diseases depends upon the environment and surroundings. Like in India the people near to slum and garbage area are affected from lymphatic filariasis. First it starts from foot then it spread to other parts of body. During treatment doctor advises to live in neat and clean environment and sleep under mosquito nets. Prevention from mosquitoes is very necessary and Diethylcarbamazine is one of the most affective drugs against curing lymphatic filariasis. Doctor advices to visit skin doctor at regular basis.

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