Filariasis

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Parasitic disease
Parasitic disease Filariasis

Overview

Etiology

Parasitic disease

Host Species

Buffalo, Camel, Cats, Cattle, Dogs, Donkey, Goat, Horse, Sheep

Clinical Signs

Cutaneous nodules

Hemorrhagic dermatitis

Bloody skin exudate

Papular dermatitis

Exudative dermatitis

Skin thickening

Alopecia

Pruritus

Ocular lesion

Periodic ophthalmia

Lameness

Edematous limb swelling

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Acute hepatic syndrome

Anasarca

Diagnosis

Blood smear examination

Skin scraping examination

Biopsy of skin lesions

Detection of microfilariae

Radiography

ELISA antigen test

Filtration techniques for microfilariae

Treatment

Ivermectin

Levamisole

Thiacetarsamide sodium

Prednisolone

Acetylsalicylic acid

Trichlorfon ointment

Coumaphos ointment

Prevention & Control

Vector control

Routine prophylactic ivermectin

Regular insecticide application

Environmental hygiene

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