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II BPT
Dr Ekta Chourasia
Microbiology
Classification – Tissue
Nematodes
Lymphatic Wuchereria bancrofti
Brugia
malayi
Brugia timori
Causes of obstruction –
Blocking of lumen by dead worms
Excessive proliferation & thickening of walls
of lymphatic vessels
Fibrosis of lymphatic vessels
Hydrocele
Surgical treatment of
hydrocele
Treatment – Ivermectin,
surgical removal, DEC in
non ocular
onchocercosis
Migrating worm in
subconjunctival tissue
Treatment –
1. Thiabendazole/ Metronodazole –
symptomatic relief, easy removal of
worm
2. Gradual extraction of worm by
winding of a few cms on a matchstick
per day, over 3 to 4 weeks
3. Surgical excision
08/04/09 Dr Ekta, Microbiology
Prevention
Provision of safe water
supply
Education to discourage
people from entering water
source