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[Efficacy of tribendimdine in treatment of hookworm infection].

Authors :
Tian LG
Cheng GJ
Wang FF
Guo J
Cai YC
Wang TP
Chen JX
Zhou XN
Source :
Zhongguo xue xi chong bing fang zhi za zhi = Chinese journal of schistosomiasis control [Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi] 2011 Apr; Vol. 23 (2), pp. 202-3.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Objective: To study the efficacy of tribendimdine in the treatment of hookworm infection.<br />Methods: Forty-seven cases of hookworm infection detected in a cross-sectional study were selected and randomly divided into two groups, one was experimental group (23 cases) treated with tribendimdine and the other was control group (24 cases) treated with albendazole. The negative conversion rates and the incidence rates of adverse effects in the two groups were observed and compared.<br />Results: The negative conversion rates and the incidence rates of adverse effects of the two groups were 95.65% and 95.83%, 8.70% and 8.33%, respectively, there were no statistical differences (both P values > 0.05).<br />Conclusion: The efficacy of tribendimdine in the treatment of hookworm infection is similar to albendazole.

Details

Language :
Chinese
ISSN :
1005-6661
Volume :
23
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Zhongguo xue xi chong bing fang zhi za zhi = Chinese journal of schistosomiasis control
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22164629