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Acanthocephaliasis

[Bolbosoma spp.] [Macracanthorhynchus hirudinaceous] [Moniliformis moniliformis]

Treatment Information

Few human cases of acanthocephaliasis have been reported, most of which have been caused by the parasitic worm Moniliformis moniliformis. Some experts consider pyrantel pamoate* the treatment of choice to expel the worm from the body. The treatment regimen consists of a total of 3 oral doses of pyrantel pamoate (11 mg/kg per dose) separated by 2-week intervals.

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