differentiating between M. streptocerca and O. volvulvus infections are easier to diagnose. Treatment Treatment of streptocerciasis includes the use of diethylcarbamazine (DEC) which is reportedly effective against the microfilarial and adult stage M. streptocerca, but not proven as a method of treatment. A common drug used to treat roundworms, Ivermectin, is not proven to serve as a treatment for streptocerciasis although it is shown that ivermectin should not be used as a mass treatment in endemic areas where only M. streptocerca is found. This is because the side effects of the drug commonly outweigh the consequences of the infection. Prevention Take preventative measures by using DEET or other insect repellents to ward off midges when traveling into endemic areas. See also See Mansonelliasis. List of parasites (human) References External links Spirurida Parasitic nematodes of humans