Onchocerciasis (Onchocerca volvulus)
Advices
| Priority | Medication | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
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Priority: 1st choice |
Medication: doxycycline po 100mg 1dd 6 weeks +
Ivermectine po 0.15mg/kg |
Remarks:
Ivermectine op dag 13 |
|
Priority: 2nd choice |
Medication: Ivermectine po 0.15mg/kg 1 doses |
| Priority | Medication | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
|
Remarks:
Consulteer expert |
Sources
Antimicrobial resources
The following antimicrobial agents have been used in these recommendations:
- doxycycline
- Ivermectine
Menu position
Metadata
Swab vid: G-390614.2
Updated: 03/06/2025 - 15:13
Status: Published
General comments
Behandeling altijd in overleg specialist tropische geneeskunde.
Eerst oogonderzoek. Indien er oogletsels zijn (microfilariën in voorste oogkamer) enkele dagen voorbehandelen met corticosteroïden, 1mg prednison/kg/dag.