infectious diseases
Trichuriasis
Treatment of Trichuriasis
Mebendazole Albendazole Ivermectin Mebendazole100 mg orally twice a day for 3 days is effective for patients with trichuriasis. A single dose ofmebendazole500 mg has been used in mass treatment programs. Also effective for individual patients isalbendazole400 mg orally once a day for 3 days orivermectin200 mcg/kg orally once a day for 3 days. These drugs should usually not be used during pregnancy. is planned, patients should be assessed for coinfection with Loiasis if they have been in areas of central Africa where it is transmitted; Prevention of trichuriasis is possible through effective sewage disposal systems, sanitary food preparation, avoidance of potentially contaminated water, and good personal hygiene including handwashing. 