ICD-10 Code B74.0 | Filariasis due to Wuchereria bancrofti Symptoms, Diagnosis, Billing

Common symptoms include swelling of the limbs, hydrocele in males, fever, and lymphadenopathy. Chronic cases may lead to significant lymphedema and skin changes.

Diagnosis is typically made through clinical evaluation, patient history, and laboratory tests such as blood smears or serological tests to detect filarial antigens.

Filariasis is not contagious; it is transmitted through mosquito bites. Preventive measures focus on controlling mosquito populations and avoiding bites.

Treatment includes antiparasitic medications such as Diethylcarbamazine (DEC) and supportive care for symptoms like lymphedema management.