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Filariasis is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti. The drug of choice is diethylcarbamazine (DEC 6 mg /kg body weight in divided doses). Take Albendazole twice in a day for twenty-one days. You can also take DEC and albendazole daily for seven days.
Alternative treatment. Doxycycline twice in a day for four to six weeks. Drug treatment advised to only those patients who have an active infection. In few cases require surgical intervention. So deal as mentioned above. Consult a primary care physician and get his opinion.
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Regards, Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi
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Hello, Filariasis is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti. The drug of choice is diethylcarbamazine (DEC 6 mg /kg body weight in divided doses). Take Albendazole twice in a day for twenty-one days. You can also take DEC and albendazole daily for seven days. Alternative treatment. Doxycycline twice in a day for four to six weeks. Drug treatment advised to only those patients who have an active infection. In few cases require surgical intervention. So deal as mentioned above. Consult a primary care physician and get his opinion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi