Lymphatic filariasis (Elephantiasis) - World Health Organization …
Dec 20, 2024 · Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic disease that can result in an altered lymphatic system and the abnormal enlargement of body parts, causing pain, severe disability and social …
Lymphatic filariasis - World Health Organization (WHO)
Nov 21, 2024 · The painful and profoundly disfiguring visible manifestations of the disease – lymphoedema, elephantiasis and scrotal swelling – occur later in life and can lead to …
Lymphatic filariasis (Elephantiasis) - World Health Organization …
In 2023, preventive chemotherapy (PC) to eliminate the transmission of LF infection was considered required in 39 out of 72 endemic countries.
Lymphatic filariasis - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jan 30, 2020 · Lymphatic filariasis is a parasitic disease caused by three species of microscopic, thread-like worms. The adult worms only live in the human lymph system. The lymph system …
Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases - World Health …
Disease burden Population-based surveys suggest a prevalence of 5–10% in barefoot populations living on irritant soil. In Ethiopia, 1 million people are estimated to be affected, …
Mpox - World Health Organization (WHO)
Aug 26, 2024 · Stigma linked to mpox can undermine public health efforts or prolong a disease outbreak, as people may be more reluctant to come forward and seek care and treatment. For …
High-impact campaign aims to eliminate lymphatic filariasis in …
Feb 16, 2023 · Early detection and treatment help prevent disability and disease progression. (© WHO India) LF, commonly known as elephantiasis or haathipao (elephant’s foot in Hindi), is a …
WEST BENGAL: Stopping transmission and providing care services …
Apr 7, 2021 · He grew up watching his mother suffer from the lymphedema (swelling in the limbs), also known as Hatipao (elephant leg) in Hindi and Godh in the local language. Thousands …
Scabies - World Health Organization (WHO)
May 31, 2023 · Human scabies is a parasitic infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis. The microscopic mite burrows into the skin and lays eggs, eventually triggering a host immune …
Mpox - World Health Organization (WHO)
Oct 16, 2024 · Severe disease due to mpox may include larger, more widespread lesions (especially in the mouth, eyes and genitals), secondary bacterial infections of the skin or …