Helminths Flashcards
1
Q
What is the primary treatment for Hookworm?
A
Albendazole (single dose)
Mebendazole (2x a day for 3 days)
2
Q
How are most tapeworms treated?
A
Praziquantel (PO)
5 - 10mg/kg
3
Q
How is dwarf tape worm treated?
A
Praziquantel (PO)
25mg/kg
Repeat dose after 1 week
4
Q
What is a caveat to treating Cystericercosis?
A
Medical management is controversial
- use adjunct steroid therapy if you do intend to treat it
- Anti-seizure medications
5
Q
How should you treat Cystericercosis?
A
Albendazole (10-14 days)
- use adjunct steroid therapy
6
Q
In a patient with Cystericercosis, what warrants anti-parasitic therapy?
A
Viable or Degenerating Cysts
7
Q
How is Echinococcosis treated?
A
Albendazole
1 - 6 months
8
Q
How are Pinworms treated?
A
Albendazole
- repeat in 2 weeks
