Parasite Q

[GFLIP]

2 yo child presents with foul foul foul smelling stool. Stool reveals binucleated trophozoites with flagella seen under the microscope. What is the treatment of choice?

a. pyrimethamine
b. pyrantel pamoate
c. penicillin
d. furazolidone
e. acycovir
f. medendazole

[dr.annie]

f. medendazole

[dr.annie]

am i right?- i have been having to analyze childrens stool at work (research - family med) :rolleyes:

[GFLIP]

There's a better answer (well, at least for the boards there is).

[Hatim]

is it the same as mebendazole?

[GFLIP]

There's a better drug for kids with Giardia.

[PPMAR]

the answer is d

[PPMAR]

i am sure, it is d

[GFLIP]

are you sure sure???

jk... you're right.

[IMG SURVIVOR]

Always remember that Giardia looks like a ghost. ;0)

[IMG SURVIVOR]

This talks a little about Giardiasis, and its very simple.

Giardiasis (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/giardiasis/factsht_giardia.htm#treatment)