title: Lymphatic filariasis.
abstract: (1) Lymphatic filariasis is a set of parasitic diseases that are endemic in tropical and subtropical regions and can be disabling in the long term. (2) The standard antiparasitic drug for adults is oral diethylcarbamazine. Ivermectin is an alternative, especially for patients with intercurrent onchocercosis or loasis.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000977:Antiparasitic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D004049:Diethylcarbamazine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004605:Elephantiasis, Filarial / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007559:Ivermectin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008118:Loiasis / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D015827:Onchocerciasis, Ocular / Q000150:complications; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D000977:Antiparasitic Agents; D007559:Ivermectin; D004049:Diethylcarbamazine