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==Medical Therapy== | ==Medical Therapy== | ||
Medical therapy with anti helmenthic medications is the primary modality of treatment. The following are the choice of drugs available for the treatment of whipworm infection: | Medical therapy with anti helmenthic medications is the primary modality of treatment. The following are the choice of drugs available for the treatment of whipworm infection: | ||
*Albendazole: 400mg orally for 3 days | *Albendazole: 400mg orally for 3 days | ||
*Mebendazole: 100mg twice a day for 3 days | *Mebendazole: 100mg twice a day for 3 days | ||
*Ivermectin: 200mcg/kg/day for 3days | *Ivermectin: 200mcg/kg/day for 3days | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Medical Therapy
Medical therapy with anti helmenthic medications is the primary modality of treatment. The following are the choice of drugs available for the treatment of whipworm infection:
- Albendazole: 400mg orally for 3 days
- Mebendazole: 100mg twice a day for 3 days
- Ivermectin: 200mcg/kg/day for 3days