Ascaris, Pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis)

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1. Ascaris

    1. Dx: ova in feces

    2. treatment:

        1. Tab albendazole 400 mg #2 single dose

            1. or tab mebendazole 100 mg #5 single dose

        2. in children or pregnancy use:

            1. Syrup pyrantel 250mg/5ml #1 11mg/kg for adults single dose, w/4 cc single dose for child

        3. repeat treatment 2 weeks later

2. Enterobius vermicularis

    1. Dx: itching in anal

    2. Treatment

        1. tab mebendazole 100 mg 2 tab SD

            1. or tab albendazole 400 mg 2 tab SD

        2. repeat treatment 2 weeks later