Cedrick
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A 5 year old boy is brought to the physician by his parents because "he is constantly scratching his bottom"
Examination shows small thread like worms in the perianal region
Which of the following drugs is the most appropiate treatment ?
a.-diethycarbamazine
b.-mebendazole
c.-metronidazole
d.-pentamidine
e.-praziquantel
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| DrVirgo
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Sound like enterobius vermicularis (pinworm) which is a round worm, so I would go with B. Mebendazole.
right everyone? 
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| robin082006
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B for sure
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| Cedrick
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| Cedrick
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yeah B
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| drpkaur
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B
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| mjl1717
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Good-pyrantel pamoate is 2nd choice///this regimen order is also for Ascaris& Ancylostoma. Could not find Necator Americanus.
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| waqastariq
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mebendazoleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee... 
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B
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| klimt
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 B
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