What is the treatment for filariasis?
Patient: I am suffering from filaria , I have been given DEC and ohther anti biotics like doxcy cycline yet there is no cure.   Can I get a permanent treatment as my left hydrocell is swollen and my left leg is swollen to moderate extent and thick deposits over skin are forming Doctor: HelloDiagnosis is already established , so ONLY point is treatment.Patients with active lymphatic filariasis (defined by  microfilaremia, antigen positivity, or adult worms on ultrasound ) should be treated with DIETHYLETHYLCARBAMAZINE or DEC ; 6 mg/kg daily for 12 days ).ALBENDAZOLE 400 mg twice in day for 21 days ), albendazole and DEC both given daily for 7 days,  and doxycyclin 9 100 mg twice in day for 4-6 weeks 0 are alternative regimes with mcarofilarial efficacy.For patients  with chronic lymphatic filaraisis treatment regime should focus on HYGIENE , PREVENTION OF SECONDARY  BACTERIAL INFECTIONS & PHYSIOTHERAPY.Drug treatment should be reserved for individuals with evidence of active infection.Hope I have answered your all question.Good luck.