ID4U Episode 17 Lymphatic Filariasis
ID4U - Infectious Disease Podcasts for Users of the CMES program · Jessica Pelletier
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Show Notes
Dr. Jessica Pelletier, John George Johnson, and Dr. Sheikh Omar Bittaye discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, management, and prevention of lymphatic filariasis (LF).
Take-Home Points:
- LF is the second most common mosquito-borne illness after malaria.
- This disease involves repeated cycles of infection and inflammation, much like trachoma, and can cause severe morbidity and social isolation.
- Treatment is with anti-parasitic agents and must be tailored regionally based on which other parasites are co-endemic. Avoid ivermectin where loa loa is prevalent.
- At least 3 weeks of DEC is needed to treat tropical pulmonary eosinophilia from LF.
- MDA and avoiding mosquito bites are critical for interrupting transmission and preventing ongoing infections.
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