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Strongyloides Infection

Infection caused by Strongyloides stercoralis, treated with ivermectin.

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Jan 23, 2026
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What are first-line antiparasitic drugs for intestinal worms like roundworm, hookworm, and whipworm?

Albendazole and mebendazole are the backbone of first-line therapy for most intestinal nematodes — albendazole is generally preferred for ascariasis (roundworm) and hookworm while mebendazole and albe...

Jan 19, 2026
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When should clinicians suspect parasite‑related anemia despite negative stool exams and what diagnostic steps should follow?

Clinicians should suspect parasite‑related anemia when iron‑deficiency or microcytic anemia occurs with compatible exposure or GI symptoms despite negative stool ova and parasite (O&P) tests, because ...

Jan 18, 2026
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How do clinicians test for common intestinal parasites and what are the limitations of stool testing?

Clinicians diagnose intestinal parasitic infections using a ladder of tests: microscopic stool examination (ova and parasite, O&P), antigen assays, molecular methods, and—when needed—endoscopy or biop...

Jan 26, 2026

What surveillance methods detect Eurytrema spp. in humans and how sensitive are stool tests for this fluke?

in humans is almost entirely extrapolated from veterinary coprological studies and limited case reports: standard stool microscopy and concentration techniques can detect Eurytrema eggs, but sensitivi...

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