Evaluation of effectiveness of diethylcarbamazine/albendazole combination in reduction of Wuchereria bancrofti infection using multiple infection parameters

▶ DEC/albendazole therapy shows significant reduction of microfilaraemia. ▶ DEC/albendazole therapy significantly reduces circulating filarial antigen levels. ▶ DEC/ALB therapy shows impact on multiple parameters of filarial infection. ▶ Combining DEC with albendazole improves efficacy of DEC.