30 Oct, 2024
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What are diethylcarbamazine citrate tablets used for?

Diethylcarbamazine citrate (DEC), available as tablets, plays a crucial role in treating specific parasitic worm infections, particularly those belonging to the Filarioidea group. Here’s a deeper look at its applications: Target Infections: Lymphatic Filariasis: This group of diseases, caused by threadworm parasites like Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Brugia timori, leads to swelling of limbs […]