Filariasis or Elephantiasis is an infectious disease group caused by Filaria worms transmitted through various types of mosquitoes. After being bitten by mosquitoes, parasites (larvae) will spread and when it reaches the lympa system, it develops into the disease.
This disease is chronic (chronic) and if it does not get treatment, can cause permanent disability in the form of enlargement of the legs, arms and genitals of both women and men. Elephant Foot Disease is not a deadly disease, but even so for sufferers it may be something that feels embarrassing and can even interfere with daily activities.
Dietilkarbamazin Is the only filariasis drug that is effective both for bancrofti and malayi filariasis, is macrophilarisidal and microfilarisidal. and microfilarisides. This drug is cheap, safe and has no drug resistance. Patients who get this drug therapy may give systemic side reactions and local which is temporary and easily overcome by symptomatic drugs.