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Yes. It is curable.
The microfilariae, bacteria and the worms that cause elephantiasis can be killed completely by taking DEC tablets (Hetrazan) for a period of time. The time ranging from 2 months to 1 year.
But the body (mostly limbs) swelling caused from the disease is not cured completely. There are lots of methods to remove the bulged limbs such as nodovenous shunt and Charles' operation and physical therapy methods depending upon the severity of the swellling. But regaining the original shape of the limb might not be possible.
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Is elephantiasis curable completely?
Elephantiasis (lymphoedema)is one of the symptoms of lymphatic filariasis, which is spread by infected mosquitoes. It is not curable. 120 million people worldwide are already infected and 4 billion are at risk. Self-care can learned to reduce the swelling, fevers and pain.
Is elephantiasis disease contagious?
is elephantiasis contagious?
What is a major symptom of elephantiasis?
A major symptom of elephantiasis is the swelling of the arms and the legs.
Is elephantiasis an air-borne disease?
No, elephantiasis is caused by microscopic parasitic threadlike worms
Is elephantiasis DNA OR RNA?
Elephantiasis is caused by a microfilarial nematode (very small worm).
What does elephantiasis mostly result from?
The agents responsible for most of the elephantiasis in the world are filarial worms
What does elephantiasis usually do to a person?
Elephantiasis is a disease that causes thickening of the skin and tissue. Elephantiasis can cause certain body parts to swell to the size of a soccer ball or basketball.
What type of worm causes elephantiasis?
the Filarial round worm causes elephantiasis
What is an example of morphological divergence?
Grant to Identify Candidate Drugs for Elephantiasis and River BlindnessGrant to Identify Candidate Drugs for Elephantiasis and River BlindnessGrant to Identify Candidate Drugs for Elephantiasis and River Blindness
What is a sentence for curable?
This is a curable condition.Unfortunately, death is not curable.
What has the author Carl Fr Hecker written?
Carl Fr Hecker has written: 'Die Elephantiasis' -- subject(s): Elephantiasis
Does elephantiasis exist now?
YES
