A diseases Hidden Agony

This morning I happen to come across this article from New York Times that talks about Lymphatic Filariasis.It all starts with a bite from an infected mosquitoes that deposits larvae on the skin (Check attached sketch).The larvae migrates to the lymphatic system where they grow, nest and mate.This leads to swelling and blockage of the blood system . The cycle of transmition continues as the infected person is bitten by a mosquito. I honestly think that all this could be stopped with the use of DDT.This kind of preventable diseases is what is keeping Africa and poor Caribbean countries behind.






Picture credits: New york Times

Picture Credits: New York Times

Picture Credits: New York times


Picture Credits: www.nytimes.com/2006/04/09/world/americas