Dientamoebiasis - Treatment

Treatment

Concomitant Pinworm infection should also be excluded although the association has not been proven.

Successful treatment of the infection with Iodoquinol, Doxycycline, Metronidazole, Paromomycin, and Secnidazole have been reported. Resistance requires the use of combination therapy to eradicate the organism.

All persons living in the same residence should be screened for D. fragilis as asymptomatic carriers may provide a source of repeated infection.

Paromomycin is an effective prophylactic for travellers who will encounter poor sanitation and unsafe drinking water.

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