Hookworm Flashcards
1
Q
Causative Agents
A
AD,NA
1. Ancylostoma duodenale
2. Necator americanus
2
Q
First sign
A
Pruritic rash
3
Q
Light infection
A
itching and localized rash
4
Q
Heavy infection
A
FAWADA
1. Fatigue
2. Anemia
3. Weight Loss
4. Anorexia
5. Diarrhea
6. Abdominal Pain
5
Q
DOC
A
AMI
1. Albendazole 400 mg single dose for adult (half in children)
2. Mebendazole 100 mg BID for 3 days/ 500 mg PO once
3. ivermectin 150 to 200 mg/kg PO once
