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Filariasis

Commonest is Wuchereria bancrofit imported from Samoa.

Filariasis

 

·        Commonest is Wuchereria bancrofit imported from Samoa

·        ® Elephantitis

·        Diagnosis: Blood sample

·        Treatment:

o  Ivermectin

o  Most cases are asymptomatic or low grade pyrexia and don‟t require treatment

o  If severe, surgical relief of major lymphatic obstruction may be necessary

 

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