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Can I Rely On Mebendazole Strip For Worm Infection?

hi,sir
1-2/hpf means...................i am suffering from worms infection from 15 days & i take albenda as well as mebendazole stripe but today i examin routine stool test,the report is hookworm cyst/ova/eggs present & pus cell-1-2/hpf ,tell me now what medication take
Wed, 31 Dec 2014
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Hi,
Albendazole is broad spectrum anti helminth so it will work on hook worm as well.
Repeat the dose after a week.
Keep nails well cut and maintain nail hygiene.
Ok and take care.
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Can I Rely On Mebendazole Strip For Worm Infection?

Hi, Albendazole is broad spectrum anti helminth so it will work on hook worm as well. Repeat the dose after a week. Keep nails well cut and maintain nail hygiene. Ok and take care.