When lymphatic filariasis develops into chronic conditions it leads to lymphoedema (tissue swelling) or elephantiasis (skin/tissue thickening) of limbs and hydrocele (scrotal swelling). (co.ke)
The painful and profoundly disfiguring visible manifestations of the disease, lymphoedema, elephantiasis and scrotal swelling occur later in life and can lead to permanent disability. (askdrmakkar.com)
Acute episodes of local inflammation involving skin, lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels often accompany chronic lymphoedema or elephantiasis. (askdrmakkar.com)
2. The main complications of lymphatic fi lariasis are elephantiasis, lymphoedema and hydrocele. (who.int)
The main manifestations of LF are elephantiasis, lymphoedema and hydrocele (see photos, Annex 2). (who.int)
Patients with chronic disabilities like elephantiasis, lymphoedema or hydrocele are advised to maintain rigorous hygiene and take necessary precautions to prevent secondary infection and aggravation of the disease condition. (who.int)
River blindness and elephantiasis1
In 1978 he succeeded in culturing a strain from which William Campbell purified a substance, avermectin, which in a chemically modified form, ivermectin, proved effective against river blindness and elephantiasis. (nobelprize.org)
Podoconiosis5
According to WHO, Podoconiosis is a form of elephantiasis arising in barefoot subsistence farmers who are in long-term contact with irritant red clay soil of volcanic origins. (rwandanews24.rw)
Uwingabire Providence is suffering from elephantiasis/ podoconiosis for 22 years. (rwandanews24.rw)
This method of contracting the disease is known as podoconiosis, or non-filarial elephantiasis…" (Senthilingam, 4/10). (kff.org)
Introduction: Podoconiosis, a form of non-infectious elephantiasis, is a disabling Neglected Tropical Disease. (bvsalud.org)
Conclusion: the reported elephantiasis was podoconiosis, which was associated with prolonged foot exposure to volcanic soil. (bvsalud.org)
Nostras verrucosa represents2
Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa represents longstanding obstruction of the lymphatic drainage [ 7 ], leading eventually to grotesque enlargement of the chronically dependent and immobile part(s) of the body. (cdlib.org)
Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa represents a group of cutaneous changes comprising dermal fibrosis and hyperkeratotic, verrucous, and papillomatous lesions after chronic secondary nonfilarial lymphedema caused by blockage of the lymphatic system. (patientcareonline.com)
Lymphedema7
Lymphedema and elephantiasis are not indications for DEC treatment because most people with lymphedema are not actively infected with the filarial parasite and lab tests are generally negative in these patients. (cdc.gov)
Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa (ENV), is an unusual progressive cutaneous hypertrophy due to chronic lymphedema, and repeated inflammatory episodes. (cdlib.org)
3-5 This report illustrates a case of AIDS-related KS with widespread organ involvement that led to chronic lymphedema secondary to tumor lymphatic obstruction and resulted in a dramatic representation of elephantiasis nostras verrucosa. (patientcareonline.com)
Otophyma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature of Lymphedema (Elephantiasis) of the Ear. (irosacea.org)
Literature review examining for cases of lymphedema (elephantiasis) of the ear revealed that chronic inflammatory disorders (rosacea (most frequent), psoriasis, eczema), bacterial cellulitis (erysipelas), pediculosis, trauma, and primary (congenital) lymphedema can all lead to localized, lymphedematous enlargement of the ear. (irosacea.org)
We filarial lymphedema to its most severe form, elephantiasis, investigated the effect of basic lymphedema management have been debated, recurrent episodes of bacterial acute (hygiene, skin care, and lower limb movement and eleva- dermatolymphangioadenitis (ADLA) play a major role tion) on the histologic features of lymphedema. (cdc.gov)
Chronic3
Some conditions that present with elephantiasis include: Elephantiasis nostras, due to longstanding chronic lymphangitis[citation needed] Elephantiasis tropica (known as lymphatic filariasis), caused by a number of parasitic worms, particularly Wuchereria bancrofti. (wikipedia.org)
Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa is the end-stage manifestation of chronic, non-filarial, lymphatic insufficiency. (scienceopen.com)
Lymphatic filariasis, or elephantiasis, is also caused by a worm and produces chronic swelling. (nobelprize.org)
Symptoms2
The term elephantiasis is often used in reference to (symptoms caused by) parasitic worm infections, but may refer to a variety of diseases that swell parts of the subject's body to exceptionally massive proportions. (wikipedia.org)
Actually, Lymphatic Filariasis is called Elephantiasis, as it produces the above-stated symptoms. (askdrshah.com)
Commonly known5
Clear evidence that Lymphatic Filariasis (LF, commonly known as elephantiasis) can be eliminated is reported in The Lancet . (news-medical.net)
GALKOT, Jan 26: Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as Elephantiasis, has emerged as a health challenge again in Baglung. (nagariknetwork.com)
Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a neglected tropical disease. (askdrmakkar.com)
Nearly 1.4 billion people in 73 countries worldwide are threatened by lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis. (who.int)
Lymphatic filariasis (LF), commonly known as elephantiasis, is a painful and profoundly disfiguring disease. (who.int)
Infection6
In tropical and subtropical areas where elephantiasis is common, the infection is continuing to increase due to the rapid and unplanned growth of cities, which creates numerous breeding sites for the mosquitoes that transmit the disease. (hpathy.com)
Without effective treatment, the infection can lead to massive swelling and deformity of the legs, known as elephantiasis. (wustl.edu)
Elephantiasis is caused by filarial parasites and it happens over a long period of time due to the recurrence of infection. (askdrshah.com)
The treatment of Elephantiasis is essentially targeted at treating the active infection of Filaria. (askdrshah.com)
Elephantiasis is a parasitic infection which results in swelling of the legs and arms. (healthaio.com)
Elephantiasis] is typically caused by infection with parasitic worms, transmitted through certain mosquito species. (kff.org)
Diseases2
It may require differentiation from lipedema, complex angiodysplasia, and other potential causes of elephantiasis such as Recklinghausen's diseases and lepra tuberose. (hpathy.com)
Onchocerciasis (river blindness) and lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) are neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that cause severe disability and affect more than 106 million people, according to the latest reports from WHO. (biomedcentral.com)
Lymphatic vessels1
I view of its name, elephantiasis denotes the massive swelling or enlargement of the lymphatic vessels. (naturalcurefor.com)
India2
More than 120 million people have been affected by elephantiasis: one third in India, another third in Africa, and most of the rest in Southeast Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas. (hpathy.com)
A woman in India suffers severe swelling in her legs due to elephantiasis, a tropical disease. (wustl.edu)
Elephantiasis, often incorrectly called elephantitis, is the enlargement and hardening of limbs or body parts due to tissue swelling. (wikipedia.org)
Elephantiasis is a medical condition characterized by some gross enlargement of a certain area of the body, mostly affecting the limbs as well as the external genitalia. (naturalcurefor.com)
Obstruction1
Elephantiasis is primarily caused by an obstruction of the patient's lymphatic system, which often results in the buildup of fluid known as lymph in the particular affected areas. (naturalcurefor.com)
Patient's2
Elephantiasis is a disease in which the patient's leg may swell up like that of an elephant. (askdrshah.com)
The findings of a dermatological evaluation of the patient's lower extremities were consistent with elephantiasis nostras verrucosa. (patientcareonline.com)
Mosquito1
Elephantiasis is produced due to the disease Filariasis which is caused by parasites, which spread through mosquito bites to humans. (askdrshah.com)
Sickness1
In our village we know that elephantiasis is poison, because isn't common sickness. (rwandanews24.rw)
Disease4
Just before the start of the 12th phase of the Elephantiasis prevention campaign, the disease was found in Narayanthan of Balewa and Kushisera of Jaimini village in the district. (nagariknetwork.com)
Even though the campaign to eradicate the elephantiasis from Nepal is in the final phase, this disease is still traced in seven districts of Nepal including Baglung, said Saroj Adhikari, Supervisor at the Infectious Disease Research and Training Centre, Hetauda. (nagariknetwork.com)
Her testimony focuses on how the parents are not informed about elephantiasis disease and they need awareness about it. (rwandanews24.rw)
They need awareness in order to help community understanding that elephantiasis is disease not poison as they fixed. (rwandanews24.rw)
Scrotum1
Elephantiasis can look ugly and disfiguring due to large swollen body parts, including a large scrotum. (askdrshah.com)
Swollen1
Once Elephantiasis takes place, that is, in the cases with large swelling of limps, legs, hands, genitals, etc. homeopathic medicines do not or cannot cure the swollen body parts. (askdrshah.com)
Treatment1
She added that if her parents were informed about elephantiasis, they could help her for treatment on time. (rwandanews24.rw)
Grade1
Lymphostatic elephantiasis (grade III lymph edema) is usually easily diagnosed from the enormous swelling of the affected extremity. (hpathy.com)
Skin2
Use of negative-pressure dressings and split-thickness skin grafts following penile shaft reduction and reduction scrotoplasty in the management of penoscrotal elephantiasis. (scienceopen.com)
It also increases the risk of frequent bacterial infections that harden and thicken the skin (elephantiasis). (askdrmakkar.com)
People1
Tests for Elephantiasis bacteria were carried out among 300 people in Narayansthan and 300 others in Kushmisera. (nagariknetwork.com)
Legs1
Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa (ENV) of the legs and abdomen in a morbidly obese woman with multiple medical problems is reported. (cdlib.org)
Cases1
In August 2015, a non-government organization reported an increase in elephantiasis cases in Kamwenge District. (bvsalud.org)
Arms1
Totally curvy with elephantiasis of the arms. (blogspot.com)
Drug1
Anti-elephantiasis drug is administered regularly for five years, and if the bacteria is not traced after five years, the campaign is deemed successful along with administration of the sixth and final dose,' he said. (nagariknetwork.com)
Years1
Kenya has sustained renewed efforts towards ensuring that elephantiasis is eliminated in the next two years. (co.ke)
Shoes1
She added that, if the reason is not wearing shoes they need many things like information about elephantiasis and support for shopping shoes to our kids. (rwandanews24.rw)
Case1
We present the case of a 62-year-old woman presenting with a four-year history of elephantiasis nostras verrucosa progressing to impairment of ambulation. (scienceopen.com)
Doctors2
She said how the elephantiasis affected her in her childhood and how their parents went to the traditional doctors, because they didn't know what happened to their child. (rwandanews24.rw)
After three months the doctors told us that I am suffering from elephantiasis. (rwandanews24.rw)