infectious diseases
Loiasis
Prevention of Loiasis
Diethylcarbamazine (DEC) 300 mg orally once a week can be used to prevent loiasis in long-term travelers to endemic regions. Using insect repellents (includingpermethrin-impregnated clothing) and wearing long-sleeved and long-legged clothing may reduce the number of bites by infected flies. Because the flies are day-biting, mosquito (bed) nets do not help. 