Federal Ministry of Health, Austria
Joush Peter is a member of the Federal Ministry of Health, Austria. He is associated there for research and development work. His special interest lies ion the field of Neglected diseases and infectious diseases.
Mini Review Article
Lymphatic Filariasis: A Neglected Tropical Disease Mini Review
Author(s): Joush Peter*
Lymphatic Filariasis, otherwise called elephantiasis, is a dismissed tropical illness making constant harm to the lymphatic
framework. The illness, because of its exceptional morphological indications and disfigurations, is related to serious social
disgrace and results in extreme financial and mental pressure for the influenced. Mass Drug Administration (MDA) is the
fundamental counter-transmission methodology of the Global Program to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis. In endemic nations,
there are regions where MDA isn't needed. Nonetheless, there is no standard methodology here, and considers are essential
to assess the epidemiological status. it can cause perpetual inability through interruption of the lymphatic framework. This
sickness is brought about by parasitic filarial worms that are communicated by mosquitos. Mass Drug Administration (MDA)
of anthelmintic.. View more»