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FILIARISIS- TREATMENT & CONTROL

  • BY ADMIN
  • 13 Feb 2023

• Filariasis is a group of disorders caused by infection with thread-like nematodes belonging to the family Filariidae. They invade lymphatics, and subcutaneous and deep tissues of humans.

• Lymphatic filariasis caused by Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi.

Treatment

• "Diethylcarbamazine (DEC) 6 mg/kg in three divided doses for 12-21 days kills microfilariae and adult worms.

• Ivermectin is effective in killing microfilariae, but not the adult worms.

• Doxycycline 200 mg per day for 4 weeks plus ivermectin as a single-dose (200 µg/kg).

• Antihistamines and corticosteroids may be necessary to control allergic phenomena.

• Surgery may be of use in established elephantiasis.

Control

• Mass administration of DEC 6 mg/kg as single-dose along with 400 mg of albendazole once in a year in highly endemic areas

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Ramesh Chandra
April 05, 2023Reply

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