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subcutaneous filariasis Flashcards

1
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what are the resevoir hosts of subcutaneous filariasis

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no signif host

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where is subcutaneous filariasis found caused by oncocerca

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35 countries in tropical africa

s. america

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what are the symptoms of onchocerca infection

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River blindness

dermatitis and subcutanous nodules

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how many cased of river blindness are there

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18 mill per year in 35 countries

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what is the treatment for subcutaneous filariasis

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chemo: ivermectin + albendazole - supplied freee

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what is the control for subcutaneous filiariasis

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vector control largely replaced by chempo

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what species cause serous cavity filariasis

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mansonella perstans

mansonella ozzardi

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what is serous cavity filariasis transmitted by

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mansonella perstans = culicoides midge

mansonella ozzardi = black fly and midge

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what are the symptoms of serous cavity filariasis?

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similar to subcutanoues filiariasis

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