Filariasis: screening required despite limited spread

Both Dengue fever and Chikungunya are highly contagious diseases contracted from Aedes mosquitos; and can spread from person to person rapidly.

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During the medical screening program held at Hulhumale' on Friday, December 23-- Photo: Urbanco

Mohamed Rehan

2023-12-24 16:11:46

Both Dengue fever and Chikungunya are highly contagious diseases contracted from Aedes mosquitos; and can spread from person to person rapidly.

On the other hand, Filariasis caused by Culex pipiens, another mosquito type, is not as contagious as Dengue or Chikungunya but can spread easily as well.

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