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Suggest Treatment For Liver Flukes Infection
Question: What is the best way to treat multiple fluke infections and considered to be a heavy infection compared to mild or moderate? And, can one obtain Triclabendazole for this in the US since it is the firstline choice in Europe? Also, some doctors use Albendazole with Prazi to increase effectiveness. And, to take the drugs with a fatty meal to increase the amount absorbed. How long is treatment for and how many times repeated? Thank you
Brief Answer:
Please provide following additional information
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concern.
Flukes infection is caused by various types of trematodes.
They cause infection of various organs.
So please specify the type of trematode and organs affected.
Antihelminthics recommended depending on type and organs affected.
Thank you.
Dr.Albana
Please provide following additional information
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I understand your concern.
Flukes infection is caused by various types of trematodes.
They cause infection of various organs.
So please specify the type of trematode and organs affected.
Antihelminthics recommended depending on type and organs affected.
Thank you.
Dr.Albana
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