Question

Name the cure for the following disease:

Filaria (Elephantiasis)

Answer 1

1. Eradication of the mosquito vector (Culex mosquito) is important for prevention and control.
2. In the acute phase, which may be due to superinfection by streptococci, treatment with antibiotics, anti-inflammatory analgesics, and rest is recommended.
3. Use of antiallergics and short-term diuretic therapy can be useful.
4. The drug diethyl carbamazine citrate is effective in reducing microfilariae (larvae).
5. In cases of very large swellings causing severe deformities, surgical removal may be necessary.