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Symptoms can be treated with [[aspirin]] and [[corticosteroids]]. [[Thiabendazole]] can kill adult worms in the intestine; however, there is no treatment that kills the larvae. Safe and effective prescription drugs are available to treat both Trichinella infection and the symptoms that occur as a result of infection. Treatment should begin as soon as possible and a doctor will make the decision to treat based upon symptoms, exposure to raw or undercooked meat, and laboratory test results. | Symptoms can be treated with [[aspirin]] and [[corticosteroids]]. [[Thiabendazole]] can kill adult worms in the intestine; however, there is no treatment that kills the larvae. Safe and effective prescription drugs are available to treat both Trichinella infection and the symptoms that occur as a result of infection. Treatment should begin as soon as possible and a doctor will make the decision to treat based upon symptoms, exposure to raw or undercooked meat, and laboratory test results. | ||
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| style="width: 120px;font-weight: bold;background: #DCDCDC" | Albendazole | |||
| style="background: #F5F5F5; text-align:center" | 400 mg twice a day by mouth for 8 to 14 days | |||
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| style="width: 120px;font-weight: bold;background: #DCDCDC" | Mebendazole | |||
| style="background: #F5F5F5; text-align:center" | 200 to 400 mg three times a day by mouth for 3 days, then 400 to 500 mg three times a day by mouth for 10 days | |||
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Medical therapy
Symptoms can be treated with aspirin and corticosteroids. Thiabendazole can kill adult worms in the intestine; however, there is no treatment that kills the larvae. Safe and effective prescription drugs are available to treat both Trichinella infection and the symptoms that occur as a result of infection. Treatment should begin as soon as possible and a doctor will make the decision to treat based upon symptoms, exposure to raw or undercooked meat, and laboratory test results.
| Drug | Adult and Pediatric Dose |
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| Albendazole | 400 mg twice a day by mouth for 8 to 14 days |
| Mebendazole | 200 to 400 mg three times a day by mouth for 3 days, then 400 to 500 mg three times a day by mouth for 10 days |