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Hookworm Infections Learning Center

Treatments could include:
Parasite-killing medications such as albendazole, mebendazole or, pyrantel pamoate are usually prescribed. Ivermectin, used for other worm infections, does not work for hookworm infections.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 28, 2009
Minor infections are often left untreated, especially in areas where hookworm is very common. If treatment is required, the doctor will prescribe a three-day dose of medication. One to two weeks later, another stool sample will be taken to see if ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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