Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3382291 Pediatric Infectious Disease 2013 4 Pages PDF
Abstract

It is estimated that over a billion people in the world is infested by worms. The most common are the soil-transmitted helminthes (Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichura, Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus). They have a significant effect on the health and growth of children nations, especially in developing nations. Commonly used antihelminths in children like Albendazole, Mebendazole, Pyrantel, Ivermectin are briefly discussed in this article.

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