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Suggest Treatment For Elephentiases In Left Leg

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I am 50 y old man from syria , have elephentiases in my left leg since 1 year ( cause infection not parasit) most of the doctors have no experiance with the treatment , is there any cecters in USA can deal with the syndrome , i can come any time thank you

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Elephantiasis is a disease caused by a microfilaria Wuchereria bancrofti.But not all swollen legs mean elephantiasis.A possible leg tumor should be eliminated as well.The diagnosis of elephantiasis is usually confirmed by identifying the microfilariae is a blood sample collected at night or through an immunodiagnostic test.Treatment nowadays is with mectizan. In the US, microfilaria is not an endemic problem like in most African countries.But when the test comes positive, the drugs are readily available at the CDC center for you to benefit from.
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Suggest Treatment For Elephentiases In Left Leg

Hi Thanks for posting you query on HCM Elephantiasis is a disease caused by a microfilaria Wuchereria bancrofti.But not all swollen legs mean elephantiasis.A possible leg tumor should be eliminated as well.The diagnosis of elephantiasis is usually confirmed by identifying the microfilariae is a blood sample collected at night or through an immunodiagnostic test.Treatment nowadays is with mectizan. In the US, microfilaria is not an endemic problem like in most African countries.But when the test comes positive, the drugs are readily available at the CDC center for you to benefit from. Hope my answer will help you Best regards