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Hookworm Infection
- Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
- Symptoms & Signs
- Diagnosis & Tests
- Prevention & Expectations
- Treatment & Monitoring
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Treatment & Monitoring
What are the treatments for the infection?
Hookworm is treated with albendazole or pyrantel pamoate. These medications are taken by mouth for 1 to 3 days. If anemia is present, iron supplements may be given to correct the anemia.
What are the side effects of the treatments?
Side effects of the medications used to treat hookworm include:
Side effects of iron supplements include constipation.
What happens after treatment for the infection?
After treatment, a person's stool should be check again for hookworm infection. If eggs are still present, treatment should be repeated.
How is the infection monitored?
If symptoms of a hookworm infection return, the stool should be rechecked.