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How To Cure Filariasis ?
I have been suffering from filaria to my left foot for about 20 years. I have used heterogen and benocide for a long time continuously.. But it has not subsided.I was told that there was no permanant cure for filaria.Should i continue using those medicines again or is there any sophisticated drug availble now? I m 50 years old. kindly suggest me.. I am a male patient.
Mon, 26 Dec 2011
Dear ahmed,
filariasis has chronic treatment course.
albendazole , ivermectin,DEC ,suramin , doxycycline are the drugs given in medical treatment you can also go for surgical treatment.'
Contact a general surgeon who will suggest you appropriate treatment.
Take care.
filariasis has chronic treatment course.
albendazole , ivermectin,DEC ,suramin , doxycycline are the drugs given in medical treatment you can also go for surgical treatment.'
Contact a general surgeon who will suggest you appropriate treatment.
Take care.
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