Mass Drug Administration is not helpful for
High-Yield Explanation
- Lymphatic Filariasis is treated with Diethyl carbamazine (DEC) (Or) a combination of DEC + Albendazole/ Ivermectin - Vitamin A deficiency - Prophylaxis- 2 lakhs IU to 1-6 years of age - Worm infestation - Ascariasis once every 2-3 months; it does not interrupt transmission but useful in reduction of worm load in community - Scabies - No mass drug administration done along with patient his/her family members should be treated not the whole community.