infections
Loiasis
Treatment of Loiasis
Diethylcarbamazine Before diethylcarbamazine is given to people with heavy infections,albendazoleor a procedure to filter the blood, which reduces the number of microfilariae and the risk of serious side effects The only drug that kills microfilariae and adult worms is diethylcarbamazine. It is taken by mouth for 21 days. Treatment may need to be repeated to eliminate the infection. ) or by doing a procedure using a device that filters the blood ( Apheresis ) to remove microfilariae. This approach reduces the risk of serious side effects. 