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== Background ==
== Background ==

* A pulmonary complication of [[lymphatic filariasis]]


=== Microbiology ===
=== Microbiology ===


* Filarial roundworms
* Filarial roundworms

== Clinical Manifestations ==

* Fever cough, dyspnea, wheeze


== Management ==
== Management ==


* [[diethylcarbamazine]] 6 mg/kg/d in 3 doses for 12 to 21 days
* [[Diethylcarbamazine]] 6 mg/kg/d in 3 doses for 12 to 21 days


[[Category:Infectious diseases]]
[[Category:Infectious diseases]]

Latest revision as of 14:42, 1 November 2024

Background

Microbiology

  • Filarial roundworms

Clinical Manifestations

  • Fever cough, dyspnea, wheeze

Management