2nd August 2023

A 51-year-old man is referred to the medical outpatients clinic for worsening leg and scrotal swelling.

A 51-year-old man is referred to the medical outpatients clinic for worsening leg and scrotal swelling. It is non-pitting in nature and has been worsening for the last 2 months. He recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo after living there for 6 months. Investigations for heart failure are negative, but you notice a raised eosinophil count.

What is the first line treatment for the likely parasite?

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