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Hookworm infection medical therapy

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Medical Therapy

Medical Therapy

In countries where hookworm is common and reinfection is likely, light infections are often not treated.

In the United States, hookworm infections are generally treated with albendazole. Mebendazole or pyrantel pamoate can also be used.

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