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Analysis Study Research Paper | Public Health | India | Volume 13 Issue 2, February 2024

A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Lymphatic Filariasis among B.Sc. (N) 3rd Year Student at Selected College of Nursing, Raipur (C.G) in the year 2023

Chandni Gardia | Ankit Diamond ^[3] | Roshni Lall

Abstract: Introduction and background of the study: Filariasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by parasitic worms Called filariae. Filariae are microscopic roundworms that dwell in the Blood and tissues of humans, which are transmitted to humans by Mosquitoes. The most important filarial diseases for humans are Lymphatic filariasis, in which the adult worms are found in the Lymphatic system. The lymphatic form of filariasis will be the focus of the site. Lymphatic filariasis is also referred to sometimes as ?elephantiasis.? Elephantiasis is actually an extreme clinical feature of filariasis. The painful and profoundly disguring visible Manifestations of the disease, lymphoedema, elephantiasis and scrotal Swelling occur later in life and can lead to permanent disability. These Patients are not only physically disabled, but suffer mental, social and financial losses contributing to stigma and poverty. In 2018, 893 Million people in 49 countries were living in areas that require Preventive chemotherapy to stop the spread of infection. The global Baseline estimate of people affected by lymphatic filariasis was 25 Million men with hydrocele and over 15 million people with Lymphoedema. At least 36 million people remain with these chronic Disease manifestations. Eliminating lymphatic filariasis can prevent unnecessary suffering and contribute to the reduction of poverty.

Keywords: Filariasis, Lymphatic filariasis, Elephantiasis, Mosquitoes, Preventive chemotherapy

Edition: Volume 13 Issue 2, February 2024,

Pages: 1314 - 1318