How is Mazzotti test done?
How is Mazzotti test done? The Mazzotti test, now seldom used, involves the administration of 6 mg of diethylcarbamazine (DEC). DEC inhibits neuromuscular transmission in nematodes. Within 2 hours, a positive result produces pruritus and, sometimes, intense inflammation in the areas of dying microfilariae. How do you test for onchocerciasis? The gold standard test for […]