Abstract |
A study was made of the effect on taeniasis of mebendazole, a drug known to be highly active against a variety of nematode species parasitic in humans. Thirty-seven patients infected with Taenia solium and four with Taenia saginata, some of whom had concomitant nematode infections, were treated with one of three dosages for 3 to 6 days. Within 48 hours of treatment most patients had eliminated long chains of intact, but apparently lifeless, proglottids. Assessment of results was made by monthly post-treatment observations for 4 to 5 months. The optimum effective dose of mebendazole appears to be 300 mg twice daily for 3 days.
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Authors | A P Chavarria, V M Villarejos, R Zeledón |
Journal | The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene
(Am J Trop Med Hyg)
Vol. 26
Issue 1
Pg. 118-20
(Jan 1977)
ISSN: 0002-9637 [Print] United States |
PMID | 842772
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Benzimidazoles
- Mebendazole
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Benzimidazoles
(therapeutic use)
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Female
- Humans
- Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic
(drug therapy)
- Male
- Mebendazole
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Middle Aged
- Taeniasis
(drug therapy)
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