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Is there any vaccine for filaria how to know if am affected from filaria any diagnosis tests available??
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Peripheral smear examination for microfilaria is best test for filariasis . There is no vaccination as of now
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Currently there is no vaccine to prevent this vector borne disease
Diagnosis is through symptoms, examination and by making a blood smear on slide
We may or may not be lucky to see the parasites under the microscope.
If suspected, there is no harm in giving medicines and observe
Simple deworming tablet like albendazole and Ivermectin is given under supervision of doctors and primary care providers in rural areas
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