Filariasis

Clinical signs

Host species

Parasitic disease

Clinical Signs

Integumentary

Alopecia Pruritus Skin thickening Papular dermatitis Specific Exudative dermatitis Specific Cutaneous nodules Specific Hemorrhagic dermatitis Specific Bloody skin exudate Specific

General Systemic Signs

Collapse Specific Anasarca

Ophthalmic

Periodic ophthalmia Ocular lesion

Musculoskeletal

Edematous limb swelling

Digestive

Acute hepatic syndrome Specific

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

Related Products

No related products.

Classification

Etiology Parasitic disease

Transmissibility Contact-dependent

Occurrence Patterns

Endemic

Host Species

Cattle Susceptibility: High

Buffalo Susceptibility: High

Sheep Susceptibility: Moderate

Goat Susceptibility: Moderate

Camel Susceptibility: Moderate

Dogs Susceptibility: High

Cats Susceptibility: Moderate

Horse Susceptibility: High

Donkey Susceptibility: Moderate

Associated Microorganisms

No information available.