It can present in an otherwise asymptomatic patient without any constitutional symptoms. Careful examination, prompt diagnosis, and early treatment can reduce ocular morbidity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] family Onchocercidae genus Wuchereria species Wuchereria bancrofti (Cobbold, 1877) Providers NZAC NZIB Provider Contribution Summary Biostatus Geo Schema Political Region Geo Region New Zealand Biome Terrestrial Environmental Context Wild Occurrence Present [nzor.org.nz]

• Rigor

  Therefore, rigorous surveillance is still warranted so that LF transmission in Conakry would be identified rapidly and adequate responses being implemented. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  To monitor whether MDA is effective and transmission of lymphatic filariasis indeed has been interrupted, rigorous surveillance is required. Assessment of transmission by programme managers is usually done via serology. [mdpi.com]

• Constitutional Symptom

  It can present in an otherwise asymptomatic patient without any constitutional symptoms. Careful examination, prompt diagnosis, and early treatment can reduce ocular morbidity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  However, rarely it can present as intraocular filariasis in an otherwise asymptomatic patient without any constitutional symptoms. [tjmrjournal.org]

• Anemia

  Cerebrovascular disease in symptomatic and asymptomatic patients with sickle cell anemia: screening with duplex transcranial Doppler US — correlation with MR imaging and MR angiography. Radiology 1993; 189:457-466. ‎ [books.google.es]

  FIGLU Measurement of this acid in the urine after oral administration of histidine provides the basis for the diagnostic test of folic acid deficiency and of megaloblastic anemia of pregnancy. [healthdictionary.info]

• Aspiration

  An inguinal lymph node was aspirated in two cases, and a breast nodule was the site of aspiration in the third case. In one of the inguinal lymph node aspirates, two adult gravid female worms were identified. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Singh MK, Rao IS, Kapila K: Microfilariae in fine needle aspiration smears from lesions of nodular leprosy. Acta Cytol 2000;44:278–279. Kapila K, Verma K: Diagnosis of parasites in fine needle breast aspirates. Acta Cytol 1996;40:653–656. [karger.com]

• Retinal Pigmentation

  Indirect ophthalmoscopy showed vitritis with plenty of vitreous membranes, and subretinal yellow lesions in the peripheral retina along with retinal pigment epithelial tracts. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Headache

  Sometimes lymphangitis is severe and is accompanied by high fever and headache. In addition to lymphatic involvement, some patients may show epididymitis and orchitis. In the intervening period, repeated attacks of acute lymphangitis may continue. [atlas.or.kr]

  Lymphatic filariasis (a) Early infection: Patients experience fever, lymphangitis, headaches, nausea and urticaria. (b) Chronic infection: Repeated attacks cause lymphatic damage. 1. [biology-today.com]

  It has some side effects which include: dizziness, fever, headache, nausea and muscle and joint pain. DEC should only be used, if Wuchereria bancrofti has been identified. This is because most people with lymphedema are not infected with parasites. [parasitesinhumans.org]

  The most common adverse events among the participants who had an adverse event of grade 2 or 3 were headache, fatigue, and nausea ( Table 3 ). [nejm.org]

[…] affecting humans and animals, caused by filariae; ie, nematode parasites of the family Filariidae. [1] Filarial parasites can be classified according to the habitat of the adult worms in the vertebral host, as follows (see Pathophysiology, Etiology, and Workup [emedicine.medscape.com]

• Mediastinal Mass

  This report concerns an Egyptian man who developed superior vena cava syndrome secondary to a mediastinal mass that was found to contain a filarial nematode consistent with W. bancrofti. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We assessed treatment efficacy by monitoring microfilaraemia, antigenaemia, and ultrasound detection of adult worms. Follow-up assessments were done at 5, 8, 11, and 14 months after the start of treatment. Analysis was per protocol. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

By fitting a mathematical model of treatment effects to the trial data, we quantified the efficacy of treatment, distinguishing between the killing of mf (mf loss) and a reduction in mf production by adult worms (worm‐productivity loss). [doi.org]

[…] may result in a worse prognosis. [dovemed.com]

Prognosis The prognosis in filariasis is good if infection is recognized and treated early. Filarial diseases are rarely fatal, but the consequences of infection can cause significant personal and socioeconomic hardship for those who are affected. [emedicine.medscape.com]

(Etiology) Wuchereria Bancrofti Infection is caused by an infection of the parasitic nematode (worm), Wuchereria bancrofti. The worms are transmitted from an infected individual to an uninfected individual through mosquito bites. [dovemed.com]

We want to stress that in the tropics where filariasis is endemic, it may be worthwhile to rule out filariasis in all cases of uveitis of obscure etiology. [tjmrjournal.org]

Primary lymphedema is associated with congenital malformations of the lymphatic system, and secondary lymphedema develops from known etiologies. [orlandomedicalnews.com]

(See Pathophysiology and Etiology.) [13] As with most helminths, adult filarial parasites replicate in a definitive host. The adult worm burden in an individual cannot increase unless the host is exposed to additional microfilaria. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Earlier studies have revealed differing epidemiology of LF in the North and South of Ghana. This study was therefore aimed at understanding the possible impacts of W. bancrofti diversity on the epidemiology and control of LF in Ghana. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Further studies are however required for an in-depth understanding of LF epidemiology and control. [panafrican-med-journal.com]

Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful Detection of microfilariae in peripheral blood Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test [mayomedicallaboratories.com]

Pathophysiology The filarial life cycle, like that of all nematodes, consists of 5 developmental (larval) stages in a vertebral host and an arthropod intermediate host and vector. [emedicine.medscape.com]

BACKGROUND: Once interruption of transmission of lymphatic filariasis is achieved, morbidity prevention and management becomes more important. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Wuchereria Bancrofti Infection is best prevented through reducing exposure to mosquito bites. [dovemed.com]

They can apply insect repellants in their skins, use mosquito nets when they sleep especially at night, and do any other preventive methods recommended by experts. [healthguideinfo.com]