Diethylcarbamazine
Diethylcarbamazine citrate (DEC) is a medication primarily used in the treatment of parasitic infections, particularly lymphatic filariasis, caused by filarial worms such as Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi. It is not an antibiotic but rather an anthelmintic, which means it is specifically designed to target and eliminate parasitic worms. Here is a comprehensive overview of […]