Lymphatic filariasis.

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 15 May 2008 English Journal:Prescrire international, volume 17 (issn: 1167-7422,

pmid: 18383658

Lymphatic filariasis.

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Abstract

(1) Lymphatic filariasis is a set of parasitic diseases that are endemic in tropical and subtropical regions and can be disabling in the long term. (2) The standard antiparasitic drug for adults is oral diethylcarbamazine. Ivermectin is an alternative, especially for patients with intercurrent onchocercosis or loasis.

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Adult, Male, Ivermectin, Antiparasitic Agents, Elephantiasis, Filarial, Loiasis, Pregnancy, Onchocerciasis, Ocular, Diethylcarbamazine, Humans, Female, Child

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