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ELIMINATION PROGRAM
Presented by RLE GROUP IV-B:
June Stella Marie F. Alli Trixia S. Maduramente
Divine Mercy Bernabe Gina F. Peniero
Sammy Boy D. Deleña Ayka P. Soliman
Loren Fideleanne B. Fuentes Flavia S. Zaldivar
Cassey Grace M. Labong
Causative agents:
1. Wucheria Bancrofti
2. Brugia malayi
3. Brugia timori
Mode of transmission:
Mosquito bites
Vector:
Aedes Poecilius
Incubation Period:
8 to 16 months
Three stages of Filariasis:
A. Asymptomatic Stage
B. Acute Stage
C. Chronic Stage
Asymptomatic Stage
1. Lymphadenitis
2. Lymphangitis
3. Feniculitis, epidydimitis, or orchitis
Chronic Stage
1. Develop 10 to 15 years from the onset of the
attack
2. Hydrocele
3. Lymphedema or Elephantiasis
4. Chyluria
NATIONAL FILARIASIS
ELIMINATION PROGRAM
Vision, Mission, Goal, General Objective, Specific Objectives, Program
Strategies, and Management
VISION: Healthy and productive individuals and
families for Filariasis-free Philippines