VPA 211: General Veterinary Parasitology and Helminthology (3+1)

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

Diagnosis

• Faecal examination.
• Sometimes the larvae can be seen in sputum or nasal discharge.

Treatment

• Diethylcarbamazine (DEC) - 22 mg /day - for days.
• Methyridine - 200 mg / Kg b wt. - s/c.
• Tetramisole - 15 mg / Kg b wt.
• Levamisole - 7.5 mg / Kg b wt. – s/c.