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What is the diagnosis and treatment of filariasis? How can we control this disease ?

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I. Diagnosis and Treatment : 

For the patient, diethyl-carbamazine citrate is the drug used for twice a day for three weeks. Thereafter for five days every six months the same treatment is repeated. This becomes effective against filarial worms.

II. Prevention and Control:

1. Mosquito eradication should be done for controlling filariasis. 

2. In the areas with mosquitoes, avoid mosquito bite by using mosquito nets and insect repellents.



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