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Is there a cure for hookworm?

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Created: 2022-05-26 13:18:13

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Anthelminthic medications (drugs that rid the body of parasitic worms), such as albendazole and mebendazole, are the drugs of choice for treatment of hookworm infections. Infections are generally treated for 1-3 days. The recommended medications are effective and appear to have few side effects.


Do hookworms go away on their own?

Your body may clear the infection on its own, though it could take a few years. Anthelmintic medications. These medicines get rid of parasitic worms in the body. Common drugs for intestinal hookworm include albendazole, mebendazole, and pyrantel pamoate.

How long can you live with hookworms?

CharacteristicN. americanusA. duodenaleRate of egg production3000-600010,000-20,000Maturation delay in humans (days)40-5028-50Life expectancy of infective larvae (days)3-51Life expectancy of adult worm (years)3-101-3

How long does it take to cure hookworms?

If caught early, it usually takes around 3-5 days for symptoms to resolve following medication, and a few weeks to completely eliminate the worms. In more serious cases, recovery will involve correcting and monitoring the peripheral symptoms that result from the condition, such as anemia and weakness.

How serious is a hookworm?

Some have gastrointestinal symptoms, especially persons who are infected for the first time. The most serious effects of hookworm infection are blood loss leading to anemia, in addition to protein loss. Hookworm infections are treatable with medication prescribed by your health care provider.

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