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Finished 2nd dose of albenza (albendazole) week & 1/2 ago..its unlikely worms are still laying eggs right? sometimes itll itch & see white but remove it &it stops
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Which worm? : Hookworm? Ascaris? Other? See your dr. Or clinic. They may wish to examine your stool.
Answered 12/15/2013
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Pinworms: Two roses of Albenza (albendazole) should have been sufficient to kill the pinworms. However, if you still feel like you have a problem, go backto your doctor for another rectal swab to see if the eggs are still present.And another course of medicine is needed.
Answered 11/28/2017
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