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
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 doxycycline 9 100 mg twice in day for 4-6 weeks 0 are alternative regimes with mcarofilarial efficacy. For patients with chronic lymphatic filariasis treatment regime should focus on HYGIENE, PREVENTION OF SECONDARY BACTERIAL INFECTIONS & PHYSIOTHERAPY. Chat Doctor. Hope I have answered your all question. Good luck.