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Is elephantiasis disease contagious?
No, elephantiasis is not a contagious disease. It is caused by parasitic worms transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes. The parasites live and reproduce in the lymphatic system, leading to swelling and inflammation of the limbs and genitals.
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.
Can dogs have elephantiasis?
No, dogs cannot get elephantiasis. Elephantiasis is caused by parasitic worms transmitted to humans by mosquitoes, specifically the filarial worm. Dogs can get heartworm disease from mosquitoes, but it is a different disease caused by a different parasite.
How is Africa affected by elephantiasis?
The disease is endemic and rampant in Africa.
Is elephantiasis fatal?
Elephantiasis can indeed be a fatal disease. If not taken care of individuals may lose mobility or form fatal blood clots.
What tropical disease that results when parasitic worms clog the lymphatic vessels?
Elephantiasis
Is elephantiasis a viral disease?
No, it is caused by a parasite called Wuchereria bancrofti, a type of roundworm.
What is an infectious airborne disease?
An infectious airborne disease is one that you can catch from a person sneezing. The one most people are familiar with is the flu.
What is Elephantiasis' scientific name?
Elephantiasis' scientific name is lymphatic filariasis. It is a parasitic disease caused by thread-like worms transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
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.
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 turburculosis contagious?
yes it is an airborne disease
