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[Treatment of echinococcosis (E. granulosus) with albendazole]

AbstractAlbendazole, given as a 28 day course of 800 mg/day at 15 days intervals can be effective in the treatment of liver and lung hydatic cysts in adults of average weight. On average, six courses are required to obtain a satisfactory result (negative serological results, decrease in volume of scanner images). The treatment must be monitored and should only be prescribed in case of surgical contraindication or refusal by the patient to undergo surgery.
AuthorsA G Saimot, J P Coulaud
JournalBulletin de la Société de pathologie exotique et de ses filiales (Bull Soc Pathol Exot Filiales) Vol. 78 Issue 5 Pt 2 Pg. 718-22 ( 1985) ISSN: 0037-9085 FRANCE
Vernacular TitleLe traitement de l'échinococcose (E. granulosus) par l'albendazole.
PMID3836758 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Benzimidazoles
  • Albendazole
Topics
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Albendazole
  • Benzimidazoles (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
  • Child
  • Echinococcosis (drug therapy)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged