Randomised trial of albendazole and pyrantel in symptomless trichuriasis in children
The LancetPublished 1 October 1998
JE Forrester, JC Bailar, S. A. Esrey, MV José, BT Castillejos, G Ocampo
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Symptomless trichuriasis impairs growth and albendazole or pyrantel may affect growth, independently of a therapeutic action on parasites, in children in a community based trial.
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Symptomless trichuriasis impairs growth and albendazole or pyrantel may affect growth, independently of a therapeutic action on parasites. Possible toxic effects of high-dose albendazole require further investigation.
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