Tpe Flashcards

1
Q

Etiology

A

W.bancrofti
Brugaya malayu
Dirofilaria
Hsn to these

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2
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Clinical features

A

Paradoxical eosinophilia - less in night

Nocturnal symptoms

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3
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Bal

A

Same as blood

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4
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Radiology

A

Reticulo nodular

Mottled

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5
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Diagnostic criteria

A
Endemic area
Nocturnal symptoms 
Xray
Eosinophilia
Ige
Specific ige
Improvement with dec
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6
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Treatment

Moa

A

Dec 6mg/kg / day tds
Moa: filaricidal
If relapse: high dose 2-4 mg/kg for 1 month

Other:ivermectin. Cs.doxy

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