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You catch elephantiasis from a worm infestation
The adult worms that produce microfilariae(Larvae without ova stage).the females give birth to living embryos- the sheathed microfilariae.A blood sucking insect(mosquito) takes the blood meal from an infected human along with the microfilariae. the infective stage develops in the mosquito and returns to a healthy human through the bite of the mosquito. The worm then mature in the circulatory system of the human body. The adult worms live in the lymph node.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoElephantiasis is spread by mosquitoes. Not through body contacts or sexual act.
Mosquitoes bite a person who was affected by Elephantiasis and still has the microfilariae larvae (children of the nematod worms that cause elephantiasis) living in his/her blood. These non-infective-larvae go into the mosquito when the mosquito sucks human blood and goes into two stages of growth inside mosquito to become as an infective-larvae. This infective-larvae move to the mosquito head and when next time the mosquito bites a person the larvae injected into the person and inside the person's blood stream and lymphatic nodes these larvae grow into adult worms.
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∙ 13y agoIt is a disease which is spread by mosquitoes. Mosquitoes bite a person who was affected by Elephantiasis and still has the microfilaria larvae (children of the nematode worms that cause elephantiasis) living in his/her blood. These non-infective-larvae go into the mosquito when the mosquito sucks human blood and goes into two stages of growth inside mosquito to become as infective-larvae. This infective-larvae move to the mosquito head and when next time the mosquito bites a person the larvae injected into the person and inside the person's blood stream and lymphatic nodes these larvae grow into adult worms.A major symptom of elephantiasis is the swelling of the arms and the legs.
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∙ 13y agoThrough the bite of a mosquito.
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Is ELEPHANTIASIS communicable or non communicable?
Elephantiasis is a non - communicable disease.If you are having this disease then a part from your body will swell.Swelling cant spread through one person to other,thus it is non communicable,dear.
Is elephantiasis disease contagious?
is elephantiasis contagious?
Is elephantiasis contagious?
No it is not. Elephantiasis is caused by microscopic thread-like parasitic worms which are transmitted by mosquitoes. Therefore, it is impossible for an individual to become infected with elephantiasis when they are in close contact with other infected individuals.Elephantitis is actually caused by a parasite. The disease is not considered contagious but the parasites that cause it can be spread. The parasite or worms can be spread by mosquitoes but having the parasite alone will not cause the disease. The disease is caused by the parasites blocking glands in the lymphatic system of the human body.
Is elephantiasis curable completely?
Elephantiasis (lymphoedema)is one of the symptoms of lymphatic filariasis, which is spread by infected mosquitoes. It is not curable. 120 million people worldwide are already infected and 4 billion are at risk. Self-care can learned to reduce the swelling, fevers and pain.
Which disease does culex spread?
West Nile Virus and Filariasis. Filariasis is caused by nematodes which affect primarily lymphatic nodes and cause elephantiasis.
What is a major symptom of elephantiasis?
A major symptom of elephantiasis is the swelling of the arms and the legs.
What is the prognosis for elephantiasis?
This disease is caused when a parasitic worm infects the lymphatic system. The prognosis is not good as there is no cure and you are only able to stop the spread of the disease.
Is elephantiasis an air-borne disease?
No, elephantiasis is caused by microscopic parasitic threadlike worms
What does elephantiasis mostly result from?
The agents responsible for most of the elephantiasis in the world are filarial worms
Is elephantiasis DNA OR RNA?
Elephantiasis is caused by a microfilarial nematode (very small worm).
What does elephantiasis usually do to a person?
Elephantiasis is a disease that causes thickening of the skin and tissue. Elephantiasis can cause certain body parts to swell to the size of a soccer ball or basketball.
What type of worm causes elephantiasis?
the Filarial round worm causes elephantiasis
