Prevention of filariasis should be made through hygienic measures and control of mosquitoes that transmit the disease. Some forms of prevention are:
- Use of mosquito nets or curtains with insecticides, which avoid mosquito counts with man.
- Spraying insecticides at home.
- Extermination of larvae with chemical agents.
- Wear clothing that covers as much skin as possible when in hazardous areas.
- Use of repellents.
- Avoid standing water.
- Inform the community about the risk of the disease.
Filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, is an infectious disease that affects the lymphatic system, blocking circulation. The transmitting agent is a mosquito, which must be disposed of with the precautionary measures mentioned above.
