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How long does it take for albenza (albendazole) to start working on a 10 year old for pinworms?
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Treat pinworms: 1tab and repeat in 2 weeks should have 100% efficacy if all house hold members are treated at the same time good hand hygiene and prevention of the entero oral transmission
Answered 5/3/2018
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