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The goals of treatment are to:Cure the infectionTreat complications of anemiaImprove nutritionParasite-killing medications such as albendazole, mebendazole or, pyrantel pamoate are usually prescribed. Ivermectin, used for other worm infections, d...

Source:ADAM

Date:September 28, 2008

Hookworm Disease

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.

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

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