A simple method to control Brugia timori by diethylcarbamazine administration. 1979

F Partono, and Purnomo, and A Soewarta

The results of mass treatment using 50 mg diethylcarbamazine per kg body-weight followed one year later by short term selective re-treatment in a highly endemic area of Brugia timori are described. The criteria for selection of re-treatment are simple and practical for use in rural areas. The microfilaria rate by finger prick decreased from 24% to 0 and by Nuclepore filtration from 30% to 2.5%. The disease rates were also affected favourably. 88% of persons receiving the drug reacted to treatment, this percentage slightly exceeding the total filarial infection rate (71%). The prevalence, onset, duration and nature of side reactions are briefly discussed and related to the presence of microfilaraemia and disease manifestations among the study population.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007214 Indonesia A republic stretching from the Indian Ocean east to New Guinea, comprising six main islands: Java, Sumatra, Bali, Kalimantan (the Indonesian portion of the island of Borneo), Sulawesi (formerly known as the Celebes) and Irian Jaya (the western part of New Guinea). Its capital is Djakarta. The ethnic groups living there are largely Chinese, Arab, Eurasian, Indian, and Pakistani; 85% of the peoples are of the Islamic faith. Celebes,Indonesian New Guinea,Irian Jaya,Java,Madoera,Netherlands East Indies,New Guinea, Indonesian,New Guinea, West,Sulawesi,Sumatra,Timor,West Irian,Bali,East Indies,Madura,Malay Archipelago
D008205 Lymphangitis A lymphatic disease characterized by INFLAMMATION of LYMPHATIC VESSELS. Lymphangitides
D008209 Lymphedema Edema due to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes. Milroy's Disease,Congenital Familial Lymphedema,Congenital Hereditary Lymphedema,Early Onset Lymphedema,Hereditary Lymphedema,Hereditary Lymphedema 1,Hereditary Lymphedema Type I,Lymphedema, Early-Onset,Lymphedema, Hereditary, Ia,Milroy Disease,Nonne-Milroy Disease,Nonne-Milroy Lymphedema,Nonne-Milroy-Meige Disease,Primary Congenital Lymphedema,Congenital Hereditary Lymphedemas,Congenital Lymphedema, Primary,Congenital Lymphedemas, Primary,Early Onset Lymphedemas,Early-Onset Lymphedema,Early-Onset Lymphedemas,Hereditary Lymphedema 1s,Hereditary Lymphedema, Congenital,Hereditary Lymphedemas,Hereditary Lymphedemas, Congenital,Lymphedema, Congenital Hereditary,Lymphedema, Early Onset,Lymphedema, Hereditary,Lymphedema, Nonne-Milroy,Lymphedema, Primary Congenital,Lymphedemas,Lymphedemas, Congenital Hereditary,Lymphedemas, Early Onset,Lymphedemas, Early-Onset,Lymphedemas, Hereditary,Lymphedemas, Primary Congenital,Milroys Disease,Nonne Milroy Disease,Nonne Milroy Lymphedema,Nonne Milroy Meige Disease,Primary Congenital Lymphedemas
D002009 Brugia A filarial worm of Southeast Asia, producing filariasis and elephantiasis in various mammals including man. It was formerly included in the genus WUCHERERIA. Brugias
D004049 Diethylcarbamazine An anthelmintic used primarily as the citrate in the treatment of filariasis, particularly infestations with Wucheria bancrofti or Loa loa. Carbamazine,Diethylcarbamazine Citrate,Diethylcarbamazine Citrate (1:1),Diethylcarbamazine Citrate (1:2),Diethylcarbamazine L-Tartrate (1:1),Diethylcarbamazine Maleate,Diethylcarbamazine Monohydrochloride,Diethylcarbamazine Phosphate (1:1),Hetrazan,Loxuran,Notezine,Citrate, Diethylcarbamazine,Maleate, Diethylcarbamazine,Monohydrochloride, Diethylcarbamazine
D004334 Drug Administration Schedule Time schedule for administration of a drug in order to achieve optimum effectiveness and convenience. Administration Schedule, Drug,Administration Schedules, Drug,Drug Administration Schedules,Schedule, Drug Administration,Schedules, Drug Administration
D005368 Filariasis Infections with nematodes of the superfamily FILARIOIDEA. The presence of living worms in the body is mainly asymptomatic but the death of adult worms leads to granulomatous inflammation and permanent fibrosis. Organisms of the genus Elaeophora infect wild elk and domestic sheep causing ischemic necrosis of the brain, blindness, and dermatosis of the face. Elaeophoriasis,Filarioidea Infections,Infections, Filarioidea,Elaeophoriases,Filariases,Filarioidea Infection,Infection, Filarioidea
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man

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