infections
Hookworm Infection
Treatment of Hookworm Infection
Albendazoleormebendazoleis usually used;pyrantelpamoate is an alternative For iron deficiency anemia, iron supplements To treat intestinal hookworm infection, a doctor prescribesalbendazole,mebendazole, orpyrantelpamoate, taken by mouth. Because of possible adverse effects on the fetus, these drugs are used in pregnant women only if the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. Iron supplements are given to people with iron deficiency anemia. Cutaneous larva migrans eventually goes away on its own. However, because symptoms can last 5 to 6 weeks, people are usually treated withalbendazoleonce a day for 3 or 7 days orivermectinas a single dose. These drugs eliminate the infection. 