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72 Yrs Old Female Years Underwent Fasciotomy For Cellulitis. Dr Says She Has Filariasis. What Is The Remedy For This Symptom ?
my mother aged 72 years underwent fasciotomy for cellulitis fifteen days back. when she washed her foot with water, after some time, the foot became swollen. now the doctor says she has filariasis . please suggest a suitable remedy.
Sat, 5 Mar 2011
Has the done done a blood test for filaria before diagnosing?
Is yes and it is confirmed, than the tablet prescribed has to be continued, for a long time, till cured.
Is yes and it is confirmed, than the tablet prescribed has to be continued, for a long time, till cured.
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Dear Priya
Filariasis is the Parasitic disease in tropical region may be from Mosquito bites and so on.
IF your mother is diagnosed she may be prescribed the Broad Spectrum Antihelminth Antibiotic drugs. Follow the prescription.
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Filariasis is the Parasitic disease in tropical region may be from Mosquito bites and so on.
IF your mother is diagnosed she may be prescribed the Broad Spectrum Antihelminth Antibiotic drugs. Follow the prescription.
Thanks
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