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What Causes Cutaneous Filariasis?

I feel like my body is infested with some type of insect I see these white or clear worm type things growing underneath my fingernails I feel them on my skin as well I also feel unhealthy I am losing weight I have lost 8 lb in one week what can this be and what can I do
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Hello,my name is dr,Dorina Gurabardhi.
I understand your concern.
Some advices that I can give to you are:
-Take antiparasitic drugs like diethylcarbamazine (DEC) and ivermectin to destroy the worm.
-Antibiotics like doxycycline help to sterilize the filarial worm, and can kill certain species.
- Antihistamines like cetirizine to reduce itching and inflammation.
-Analgesics like ibuprofen for pain relief.
You should contact to an infectionist for a specific treatment.
Hope my answer was helpful,if you have any other question I will be glad to answer,thanks!
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What Causes Cutaneous Filariasis?

Hello,my name is dr,Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Some advices that I can give to you are: -Take antiparasitic drugs like diethylcarbamazine (DEC) and ivermectin to destroy the worm. -Antibiotics like doxycycline help to sterilize the filarial worm, and can kill certain species. - Antihistamines like cetirizine to reduce itching and inflammation. -Analgesics like ibuprofen for pain relief. You should contact to an infectionist for a specific treatment. Hope my answer was helpful,if you have any other question I will be glad to answer,thanks!