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The same route of exposure may involve very different agents. Compare the mechanisms and prevention, then consult the original records and sources.

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Benchmark	Lymphatic filariasis	Babesiosis	Leishmaniasis
Agent	Wuchereria bandrofti and Brugia spp.	Babesia spp.	Leishmania spp.
Family	Parasite	Parasite	Parasite
Paths and contexts	Vector	Vector Blood and fluids	Vector
What distinguishes disease	Neglected tropical disease transmitted by mosquitoes and likely to cause lasting damage to the lymphatic system.	Infection of red blood cells transmitted mainly by certain ticks and, more rarely, by transfusion.	Group of parasitic skin, mucosal or visceral diseases transmitted by infected phlebotomas.
Prevention	Community preventive treatment programmes in endemic areas and mosquito protection.	Tick protection, body inspection and blood product safety.	Protection against bites, vector control and early detection in the affected areas.
Deepening	Form → WHO — reference	Form → CDC — référence ↗	Form → WHO — reference
Diagnosis and monitoring	Swelling alone does not confirm the parasitic cause. The history of residence, examination and evaluation of infection and its consequences guide care.	A microscopic examination of the blood can search for the parasite; specialized analyses complement the balance sheet according to the situation.	Confirmation combines examination and research of the parasite; serological tests are especially useful in the visceral form. Their value is limited for certain skin forms.
Preparing for an exchange with a professional	Residences and stays in transmission area Start of swelling and painful episodes	Piqûres, region and travel Recent infusions	Country, place and date of exhibition Evolution of injury or fever

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If symptoms occurThe table does not select any test or treatment. A fever after a stay in the malaria area should be reported promptly, even if prevention has been taken.

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