Reaction Filariasis

Reaction Filariasis

  • Submitted By: cuddlyanne
  • Date Submitted: 02/20/2009 2:44 AM
  • Category: English
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Reaction: Filariasis is a parasitic disease transmitted by mosquito which is a leading cause of permanent and long-term disability. It is a crippling condition in which limbs or other parts of the body are grotesquely swollen or enlarged. These conditions have a devastating effect on the quality of life of those affected, impacting them not only physically but also emotionally and economically. Filariasis is so disfiguring, and the accompanying infections so distasteful, that people are ashamed to go out in public and consequently isolate themselves from society. People affected by the disease find it difficult to get a job and are often sacked because of their disfigurement or disability. Often, they do not marry and there is a high rate of separation in couples where one of the partners has the disease. As a student nurse, we should be aware of the different programs of the Department of Health. As a future health professional, we should take part in raising awareness in affected patients and to implement as many community education programs as possible to promote the benefits of simple and effective local hygiene measures to prevent having this kind of disease. YouReaction: Filariasis is a parasitic disease transmitted by mosquito which is a leading cause of permanent and long-term disability. It is a crippling condition in which limbs or other parts of the body are grotesquely swollen or enlarged. These conditions have a devastating effect on the quality of life of those affected, impacting them not only physically but also emotionally and economically. Filariasis is so disfiguring, and the accompanying infections so distasteful, that people are ashamed to go out in public and consequently isolate themselves from society. People affected by the disease find it difficult to get a job and are often sacked because of their disfigurement or disability. Often, they do not marry and there is a high rate of separation in couples where one of the partners has...

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