Tpe Flashcards
1
Q
Etiology
A
W.bancrofti
Brugaya malayu
Dirofilaria
Hsn to these
2
Q
Clinical features
A
Paradoxical eosinophilia - less in night
Nocturnal symptoms
3
Q
Bal
A
Same as blood
4
Q
Radiology
A
Reticulo nodular
Mottled
5
Q
Diagnostic criteria
A
Endemic area Nocturnal symptoms Xray Eosinophilia Ige Specific ige Improvement with dec
6
Q
Treatment
Moa
A
Dec 6mg/kg / day tds
Moa: filaricidal
If relapse: high dose 2-4 mg/kg for 1 month
Other:ivermectin. Cs.doxy